Etymology
Origin of galvanocautery
Example Sentences
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Sessile vocal nodules may be cured by touching them with a fine galvanocautery point, but all work on the vocal cords must be done with extreme caution and nicety.
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If very large, they may be amputated with the snare, the base being treated with galvanocautery though this is seldom advisable.
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These measures as well as the galvanocautery are easily executed by the facile operator; but their advisability should always be considered from a conservative viewpoint.
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