Definition of Cautirize

Definition of Cautirize

Cau"ter*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cauterized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Cauterizing.] [L. cauterizare, Gr. &?;, fr. a branding iron: cf. F. cautérised.. See cauter.] 1. To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic. Dunglison.

2. To sear, as the conscience. Jer. Taylor.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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