A term used for any substance that has a burning or corrosive action on body tissues or has a burning taste. Caustic agents such as silver nitrate are used to destroy warts.
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| A term used for any substance that has a burning or corrosive action on body tissues or has a burning taste. Caustic agents such as silver nitrate are used to destroy warts. | 
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