cauterized
(cau-ter-ized)
3 syllables
Definition
verb. burned the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated instrument or caustic substance, typically to stop bleeding or prevent infection.
Example Sentence
The surgeon cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
More Example Sentences
After the accident, the medic quickly cauterized the injury to prevent infection.
Synonyms
burned; seared; singed
Antonyms
cooled; healed; soothed
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