cauterize | ||
1. | [ verb ] make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals | |
Synonyms: | cauterise callous | |
Related terms: | inure | |
2. | [ verb ] (surgery) burn or sear (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | |
Synonyms: | burn cauterise | |
Examples: | "The surgeon cauterized the wart" |
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Related terms: | treat cautery cautery sear | |
Similar spelling: |
cauterise Catrice catharism cat_rig |