Cauterization - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Cauterization;

NCIt synonyms : cautery; Cauterize;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000269457;

Details

Origin ID

C15199;

UMLS CUI

C0007471;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Cauterization (procedure) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Cauterization - action (qualifier value) [SNOMED CT concept]
- cauterization, nos [SNOMED Notion]
- cautery [MeSH Descriptor]
- cautery [MeSH concept]
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Cauterization effect (morphologic abnormality) [SNOMED CT concept]
- cauterization effect [SNOMED Notion]
Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]

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