What is another word for thermocautery?
Pronunciation: [θˈɜːməkˌɔːtəɹi] (IPA) 
Thermocautery is a medical procedure that involves using heat to destroy abnormal tissue. However, there are several synonyms for this term, which include diathermy, electrocautery, and heat surgery. Diathermy is a surgical technique that uses high-frequency electrical currents to produce heat in the affected area, while electrocautery uses a high-frequency electric current to destroy tissue. Heat surgery, on the other hand, is a medical procedure that employs heat energy to remove abnormal tissue in the body. These synonyms are all used interchangeably to denote the use of heat to remove or destroy abnormal tissue in the body.
