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Cauterise

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v. To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

v. burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

v. make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

Word Usage

"There has never been a stronger case for firm and united action by the governments of both India and Pakistan to cauterise the cancer in their midst."

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care for treat harden indurate inure

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