cauterize
UK/'kɒ:tәraiz/US
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Definitions
v.
To burn or seal body tissue using heat, electricity, or a caustic chemical to stop bleeding or prevent infection.
烧灼（伤口），用烙铁或腐蚀剂封闭组织
Root Breakdown
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Common Collocations
- 1.cauterize wound烧灼伤口
- 2.cauterize bleeding烧灼出血
Example Sentences
- 1.
The surgeon used heat to cauterize the bleeding wound.