Cauterize Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Cauterize

Meaning 1 : burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

    Example : The surgeon cauterized the wart

    Synonyms : burn,  cauterise
Meaning 2 : make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

    Synonyms : callous,  cauterise


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