Cauterize (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), cau·ter·ized, cau·ter·iz·ing.
  1. to burn with a hot iron, electric current, fire, or a caustic, especially for curative purposes; treat with a cautery.
verb
  1. (esp in the treatment of a wound) to burn or sear (body tissue) with a hot iron or caustic agent
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