Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cauterize
verb
/ˈkɔːtəraɪz/
Definition
To burn a part of the body with a hot instrument or chemical to stop bleeding or prevent infection.
Examples
- The doctor decided to cauterize the wound to prevent excessive bleeding.
- She had to cauterize the area after the surgery to ensure it healed properly.
- Cauterizing can be an effective way to deal with small skin lesions.
Meaning
Cauterizing involves applying heat to tissue to destroy it or to seal a wound.
Synonyms
- burn
- sear
- scar
- singe
