CAUTERIES
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Cauteries.
Cauteries - as a noun
An instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (e.g., removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cauterant11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cauterisation15cauterization24Hypernyms (Closely Related)
operation11surgery11surgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The surgeon used cauteries to stop the bleeding during the operation."
"The hospital ran out of cauteries, causing delays in surgeries."
"The nurse sterilized the cauteries before the next surgery."
"During the cauterization, different cauteries were used for different purposes."
"The doctor explained the risks and benefits of using cauteries in the treatment."
Word Game Points
Is CAUTERIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cauteries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CAUTERIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is CAUTERIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cauteries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCAUTERIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CAUTERIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cauteries is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAUTERIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
