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CAUTERIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cauterize.

Cauterize - as a verb

Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

Example: "The surgeon cauterized the wart"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burncauterise

Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callouscauterise

Example Sentences

"The doctor will cauterize the wound to stop the bleeding."
"The surgeon cauterized the blood vessels during the surgery."
"The veterinarian will cauterize the dog's wound to prevent infection."
"The burn was so severe that they had to cauterize it."
"The nurse used a hot iron to cauterize the patient's wound."
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Word Game Points

Is CAUTERIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cauterize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAUTERIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is CAUTERIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cauterize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAUTERIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is CAUTERIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cauterize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAUTERIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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