Definition of Cauterant. Meaning of Cauterant. Synonyms of Cauterant

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Definition of Cauterant

Cauterant
Cauterant Cau"ter*ant, n. A cauterizing substance.

Meaning of Cauterant from wikipedia

- sometimes used for pain relief from aphthous ulceration, acts as a chemical cauterant and destroys nerve endings, but the mucosal damage is increased. Phenol...
- inappropriate treatment. Silver nitrate has also been used as a chemical cauterant. Apart from the mainstream approaches detailed above, there are numerous...
- some embalmers utilize hypodermic bleaching agents, such as phenol-based cauterants, during injection to lighten discoloration and allow easier cosmeticizing)...
- Sodium Hydroxide, 88% Phenol, and 90% Trichloroacetic Acid as Chemical Cauterants for Partial Matricectomy in the Management of Great Toe Nail Onychocryptosis"...