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cauterization
Variant of cauterize
transitive verb cauterized, cauterizing
to burn with a hot needle, a laser, a caustic substance, or an electric current, so as to destroy dead or unwanted tissue, prevent the spread of infection, seal blood vessels, etc.
Related Forms:
- cauterization noun
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