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Cauterization - Definition and Overview |
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Hot cauters were applied to tissues or arteries to stop them from bleeding. Cauterization is the process of burning to remove or close a part of the body. It is sometimes done for medical reasons, as to treat some kind of wound in an area, for instance, or sometimes performed as a recreational body modifcation.
Accidental burns can be considered cauterization as well.
Cauterization was used to stop heavy bleeding, especially during amputations.
Special medical instruments called cauters were used to cauterize arteries. Ambroise Paré introduced the technique of ligature of the arteries in lieu of cauterization.
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Example Usage of Cauterization |
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mnemonicdevice: @cupide430 The word Cauterization just has all these flinch-inducing connotations. Really it wasn't that bad, still stings though. |
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katie_bug9: okay, this sinus thing is getting ridiculous. i'm calling tomorrow and scheduling a packing and Cauterization for this fucking nostril. |
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2redheads: @_BSoN_ I loved assisting surgeries! The only thing that really smelled to me was Cauterization, burning flesh not so good... |
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