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Cauterise Definition & Meaning

cauterise
verb
  1. burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart"
  2. make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

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What does cauterise mean?
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart" make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
What part of speech is cauterise?
Cauterise is a verb.
How many definitions does cauterise have?
Cauterise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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