Cauterization

In 6 cauterysacyon. [n. of action f. CAUTERIZE v.: see -ATION. Cf. F. cautérisation.] The action of cauterizing, the application of cautery.

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1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg. Cauterysacyon … is an operacyon made w^t fyre artyfycyally in y^e body of man for certayne vtylytees.

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1607. Topsell, Four-f. Beasts, 333. Of Cauterization, or giving the fire, as well actual as potential.

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1876. Gross, Dis. Bladder, 53. Cauterization with the solid nitrate of silver.

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