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MeSH Heading: Cautery
Tree Number(s): E02.154; E04.014.170
Unique ID: D002425
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002425
Annotation: coordinate with organ or disease /‌surg
Scope Note: The application of a caustic substance, a hot instrument, an electric current, or other agent to control bleeding while removing or destroying tissue.
Entry Term(s): Cauterization
NLM Classification #: WO 508
See Also: Electrocoagulation
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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