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English 2 senses of the word cryocautery:
NOUNartifactcryocauteryan instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it
actcryocauteryapplication of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it
Englishcryocautery: 2 senses noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it.
Broadercautery, cauterantAn instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
Englishcryocautery: 2 senses noun 2, act
Meaningapplication of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it.
Broadercautery, cauterization, cauterisationThe act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing

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