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June 2, 2026
| Id | http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C15199
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C15199
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| Preferred Name | Cauterization |
| Definitions |
To destroy tissue using a hot or cold instrument, an electrical current, or a chemical that burns or dissolves the tissue. This process may be used to kill certain types of small tumors or to seal off blood vessels to stop bleeding.
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| Synonyms |
Cauterization
Cauterize
cauterize
cautery
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| Type | http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class |
All Properties
| label | Cauterization
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| prefixIRI | Thesaurus:C15199
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| code | C15199
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| DEFINITION | To destroy tissue using a hot or cold instrument, an electrical current, or a chemical that burns or dissolves the tissue. This process may be used to kill certain types of small tumors or to seal off blood vessels to stop bleeding.
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| ALT_DEFINITION | To destroy tissue using a hot or cold instrument, an electrical current, or a chemical that burns or dissolves the tissue. This process may be used to kill certain types of small tumors or to seal off blood vessels to stop bleeding.
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| Legacy Concept Name | Cauterization
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| FULL_SYN |
Cauterization
Cauterize
cauterize
cautery
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| UMLS_CUI | C0007471
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| Preferred_Name | Cauterization
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| Semantic_Type | Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
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