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1. (v.t.) cauterize
to burn with a hot iron, electric current, fire, or a caustic, esp. for curative purposes; treat with a cautery.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < LL cautērizāre to brand < Gk kautēr branding iron (kau-, var. s. of kaíein to burn +-tēr agent suffix; cf. caustic ) +-izāre -ize)
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1. (verb) cauterize, cauterise, burn
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
"The surgeon cauterized the wart"
2. (verb) callous, cauterize, cauterise
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
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1. (verb) cauterize
to burn or sear with a cautery or caustic
2. (verb) cauterize
to sear, as the conscience
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