cauterize

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Framework senses

2 senses across 1 framework

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: to make insensitive or callous
§2: to burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent