has been cauterizing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of cauterize (3rd person singular).
  cauterize

  verb (used with object)

  to burn with a hot iron, electric current, fire, or a caustic, especially for curative purposes; treat with a cautery.

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