cauterize
[ kaw-tuh-rahyz ]
/ ˈkɔ təˌraɪz /
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verb (used with object), cau·ter·ized, cau·ter·iz·ing.
to burn with a hot iron, electric current, fire, or a caustic, especially for curative purposes; treat with a cautery.
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Also especially British, cau·ter·ise .
Origin of cauterize
OTHER WORDS FROM cauterize
cau·ter·i·za·tion, nounun·cau·ter·ized, adjectiveWords nearby cauterize
caustic lime, caustic potash, caustic soda, caustic surface, cauterant, cauterize, cautery, caution, cautionary, caution money, cautious
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British Dictionary definitions for cauterize
cauterize
cauterise
/ (ˈkɔːtəˌraɪz) /
verb
(tr) (esp in the treatment of a wound) to burn or sear (body tissue) with a hot iron or caustic agent
Derived forms of cauterize
cauterization or cauterisation, nounWord Origin for cauterize
C14: from Old French cauteriser, from Late Latin cautērizāre, from cautērium branding iron, from Greek kautērion, from kaiein to burn
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Medical definitions for cauterize
cauterize
[ kô′tə-rīz′ ]
v.
To burn or sear with a cautery.
Other words from cauterize
cau′ter•i•za′tion (-tər-ĭ-zā′shən) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for cauterize
cauterize
[ kô′tə-rīz′ ]
To burn or sear with a cautery, as in surgical procedures.
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