Definition of Cauterize
Cauterize
cau·ter·ize
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to sear and seal, usually blood, with an extremely hot cautery tool;
e.g. To cauterize the wound, he had to hold the hot poker over the fire for a half hour in order for it to heat enough to scorch the gash and stop the bleeding.
(verb)
to deaden or make insensible;
e.g. Their minds and consciences have been cauterized.
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