Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cauterizar
verb
/kɔːtəˈraɪz/
Definition
To cauterize; to burn the tissue of a wound to stop bleeding or prevent infection.
Examples
- The surgeon decided to cauterizar the wound to ensure it healed properly.
- After the accident, the doctor had to cauterizar the area to stop the bleeding.
- Using a heated instrument, they can cauterizar tissue efficiently.
Meaning
The act of applying heat or a chemical agent to a body part, usually to remove or close a wound and prevent further blood loss.
Synonyms
- Burn
- Sear
- Coagulate
- Scar