Definition of "cauterizes" [cauterizes]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cauterize. (verb)

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• "I use incendiary rounds; cauterizes wounds instantly."
• "To control bleeding, he or she cauterizes the ends of cut blood vessels, and you may smell a burning odor."
• "The laser cauterizes the affected vessels, staving off the possibility of a major bleed."