Definitions for: Cauterize

[v] make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
[v] burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; "The surgeon cauterized the wart"

Webster (1913) Definition: Cau"ter*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cauterized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Cauterizing.] [L. cauterizare, Gr. ?, fr. a
branding iron: cf. F. caut['e]rised.. See cauter.]
1. To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic. --Dunglison.

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

Synonyms: burn, callous, cauterise

See Also: care for, harden, indurate, inure, scorch, sear, treat

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