cauterization
Translation
cauterisation
Examples
The doctor performed a cauterization to stop the bleeding.
The doctor performed a cauterisation to stop the bleeding.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cauterization ((of sth.)) a medical procedure to burn part of the body to remove or close it The cauterization of the wound was successful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: searing, burning
Etymology
From Latin 'cauterizare' (to burn with a hot iron), from Greek 'kauterion' (branding iron). The suffix '-ization' denotes a process.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cautery' iron being used with 'caution' to perform the cauterization.