Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cauterization | Yes | No | No | No |
cauterize | No | No | Yes | No |
cauterization (noun) | cauterize (noun) |
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the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing |
cauterization (verb) | cauterize (verb) |
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burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent | |
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals |