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Galvanocautery

Galvanocautery (L. Galvani (the Italian doctor) – the Greek kaustikos relating to galvanization, use of galvanic (constant) current + – burning; synonyms: a galvanothermia, electrocaustic) – a method of cauterization of living tissues by means of electrocauters (special tips) which are heated by the electric current passing through them.

 
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