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CAUTERIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cauterizes.

Cauterizes - 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 carefully cauterizes the wound to stop the bleeding."
"The hot iron cauterizes the raw ends of the blood vessels."
"He cauterizes the skin to remove warts and moles."
"The surgeon cauterizes the surgical site to prevent infection."
"The laser technology cauterizes the damaged blood vessels without causing harm."
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Word Game Points

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

CAUTERIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is CAUTERIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cauterizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAUTERIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is CAUTERIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cauterizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAUTERIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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