cauterize (Meaning)
cauterize (v)
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cauterize (v. t.)
To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic.
To sear, as the conscience.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cauterize
cauterize Sentence Examples
- The surgeon used a heated instrument to cauterize the wound and stop the bleeding.
- It was necessary to cauterize the area to prevent further infection.
- The veterinarian decided to cauterize the dog's wound after surgery.
- In emergency situations, medical personnel may have to cauterize injuries to save lives.
- The ancient Egyptians were known to cauterize wounds using heated metal rods.
- To remove the wart, the dermatologist chose to cauterize it with a laser.
- Cauterizing the blood vessels helped to minimize bleeding during the surgical procedure.
- Despite the pain, the soldier remained still as the medic prepared to cauterize the wound.
- In some cases of severe nosebleeds, doctors may cauterize the blood vessels in the nose.
- The decision to cauterize the wound was made to promote faster healing and reduce the risk of infection.
FAQs About the word cauterize
burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent, make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or moralsTo burn or sear wi
dull,reduce, blunt, benumb, deaden, weaken, diminish, tone (down), damp, numb
amplify, strengthen, deepen, augment, intensify,sharpen, augment, sharpen, intensify, strengthen
The surgeon used a heated instrument to cauterize the wound and stop the bleeding.
It was necessary to cauterize the area to prevent further infection.
The veterinarian decided to cauterize the dog's wound after surgery.
In emergency situations, medical personnel may have to cauterize injuries to save lives.
