cauterise

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cauterise in WordNet English dictionary

verb

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

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cauterise in English Wiktionary

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

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