Looking for the meaning of the word CAUTERY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAUTERY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cautery
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Latin from Greek kautērion ‘branding iron’ (see cauterize)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɔːt(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an instrument or a caustic substance used for cauterizing.
Short Definition:instrument or caustic substance used for cauterizing
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