transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkȯ-tə-rē ]
noun
( plural -ter·ies )
Etymology: Latin cauterium, from Greek kautērion branding iron, from kaiein
Date: 14th century
1. : the act or effect of cauterizing : cauterization
2. : an agent (as a hot iron or caustic) used to burn, sear, or destroy tissue