cauterization
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Cauterization, scarification, erasion and excision are variously practised; the particular method depending, in great measure, upon the extent of the disease, the part involved, and other circumstances.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
Cauterization of the canal is part of the operation.
From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands
Cauterization should be resorted to if the point of infection is early known.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
Cauterization thoroughly done destroys a part of the inoculated virus.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
Cauterization widely round the limb of the bite with a strong solution of nitrate of silver, one drachm to the ounce, to prevent the introduction of the poison into the system by the lymphatics.
From The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions by Marcy, Randolph Barnes
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