Cauterize
v.
Definition
- To burn with a hot iron or with a chemical to destroy abnormal tissue and/or to stop infection and/or bleeding
Synonyms
- burn
- sear
- singe
Antonyms
- cool
- extinguish
- subdue
Sentences
- In order to stop the superficial bleeders from obstructing their view, the surgeons had to cauterize the vessels.
- As a result of it's abnormal size, the mole on the patient's back had to be cauterized.
Vessels cauterization