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)
burn6cauterise11Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callous9cauterise11Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is CAUTERIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cauterize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCAUTERIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is CAUTERIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cauterize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAUTERIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
