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cauterize

verb

/ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

Meaning

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

burn, sear, disinfect, sterilize

heal, cool, soothe

cauterize a wound, cauterize bleeding, cauterize tissue

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

To point out, show, or suggest something.

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

to obtain, receive, or come to have something

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity