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cauterize

/'kɔtə,raɪz/

Synonyms of cauterize Antonyms of cauterize Examples of cauterize Usage of cauterize Parts of cauterize Definition that contains cauterize Words sounding like cauterize Explanation of cauterize

verb
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
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"The surgeon cauterized the wart"

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burn cauterise

type of:
burn care for treat
verb
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
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callous cauterise

type of:
indurate harden inure

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