cauterize
to burn with a hot iron, electric current, fire, or a caustic, especially for curative purposes; treat with a cautery.
Origin of cauterize
1- Also especially British, cau·ter·ise .
Other words from cauterize
- cau·ter·i·za·tion, noun
- un·cau·ter·ized, adjective
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How to use cauterize in a sentence
For a time there was enthusiastic cutting of septal spurs and burning of redundant mucosa and cauterizing of sensitive areas.
The Treatment of Hay Fever | George Frederick LaidlawCauterizing wounds to prevent inflammation is not uncommon, and does not affect the patient much.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 1 | Hubert Howe BancroftNo danger will result from cauterizing to a depth of three-fourths of an inch in the average case.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixThe water was very cauterizing, and covered their legs and feet with boils and sores.
Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait | Peter LauridsenSome writers advocate cauterizing the wound with a hot iron; but, whatever is done, do quickly, and do not be afraid.
On the Trail | Lina Beard and Adelia Belle Beard
British Dictionary definitions for cauterize
cauterise
/ (ˈkɔːtəˌraɪz) /
(tr) (esp in the treatment of a wound) to burn or sear (body tissue) with a hot iron or caustic agent
Origin of cauterize
1Derived forms of cauterize
- cauterization or cauterisation, noun
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Scientific definitions for cauterize
[ kô′tə-rīz′ ]
To burn or sear with a cautery, as in surgical procedures.
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