Associations to the word «Cauterize»

Wiktionary

CAUTERIZE, verb. (chiefly US spelling) To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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