Associations to the word «Cauterise»

Wiktionary

CAUTERISE, verb. To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

Dictionary definition

CAUTERISE, verb. Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart".
CAUTERISE, verb. Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals.

Wise words

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