Cauterize

['kɔːtəraɪz]

(verb.) burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; 'The surgeon cauterized the wart'.

Edited by Kathleen--From WordNet

(v. t.) To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic.

(v. t.) To sear, as the conscience.

Typist: Owen

v. a. Sear, burn with a hot iron, burn with cautery.

Editor: Sallust

Edited by Alison