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to cauterize
01
to burn or seal a wound or tissue, typically to prevent infection and stop bleeding
Example
In traditional medicine, they often cauterize wounds to prevent infection.
The surgeon had to cauterize a small blood vessel during the operation to stop the bleeding.
02
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
Example
In traditional medicine, they often cauterize wounds to prevent infection.
The surgeon had to cauterize a small blood vessel during the operation to stop the bleeding.
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