The destruction of tissue by burning for therapeutic purposes is called:

• A. Cauterization
• B. Liposuction
• C. Visual acuity
• D. Blepharoplasty

Answer: (A)

Destruction of tissue by burning for therapeutic purposes is called cauterization. This involves applying heat (often with an electric cautery or a heated instrument) to tissue to coagulate it, seal blood vessels, or remove diseased tissue. The other terms refer to different procedures: liposuction removes fat with suction, visual acuity is the clarity of vision, and blepharoplasty reshapes or tightens the eyelids. Hence, cauterization is the correct term.