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English to English verb
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burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent |  | Example: The surgeon cauterized the wart
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals | | source: wordnet30
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To burn or sear with a cautery or caustic. | | source: webster1913
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