electrocautery
noun /ɪ,lɛktroʊ'kɔtəri/
- Definition
- application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
- Example
- The word 'electrocautery' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
8
Length
14