Cauterize Definition
cauterize
- verb
- 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
Words that rhyme with cauterize
Usage tips for "cauterize"
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