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Cauterize Definition & Meaning

cauterize
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 cauterize 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 cauterize?
Cauterize is a verb.
How many definitions does cauterize have?
Cauterize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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