English Explanatory Dictionary

cauterization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌkoːtəɹɑjˈzɛjʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cauterization.wav /ˌkɔtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ [ˌkʰɔɾəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən] [-ʃn̩] /ˌkɑtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɾəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən] /ˌkoːtəɹɑeˈzæɪʃən/ /ˌkɔtəɾaɪˈzeʃən/ /ˌkɔːtəɾaɪˈzeːʃən/

Word forms

cauterization cauterizations cauterisation

Etymology

From cauterize + -ation.

Derived words

cryocauterization electrocauterization galvanocauterization recauterization
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