Cauterized Meaning in English

word · lemma: cauterize

US

ˈkɔtɝaɪzd

KAW-ter-ized

UK

ˈkɔːtəraɪzd

KAW-tuh-ryzd

Definition

Describes tissue that has been burned or sealed by heat or chemicals, usually during surgery, to stop bleeding or prevent infection.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in medical and surgical contexts. Most common patterns: 'cauterized wound', 'the area was cauterized'. Not used for general burning; means a precise, intentional procedure.

• Spanish: cauterizado - quemado (cirugía)
• Portuguese (BR): cauterizado - queimado (cirurgia)
• Portuguese (PT): cauterizado - queimado (cirurgia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 烧灼 - 烧封（医学）
• Chinese (Traditional): 燒灼 - 燒封（醫學）
• Hindi: कॉटेराइज़ किया गया - जलाया गया (चिकित्सा)
• Arabic: محروق (جراحياً) - مكوي
• Bengali: দগ্ধ করা - কৌটারাইজ করা (চিকিৎসা)
• Russian: прижжённый - прижигать (медицинский)
• Japanese: 焼灼された
• Vietnamese: được đốt bằng nhiệt - được đốt cầm máu
• Korean: 지져진 - 소작된
• Turkish: yakılmış (tıbbi) - koterize edilmiş
• Urdu: داغا گیا
• Indonesian: dikauterisasi - dibakar (medis)

Example Sentences

The surgeon cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

basic

The area was cauterized with a special tool.

basic

After the surgery, his wound was fully cauterized.

basic

The doctor quickly cauterized the small cut to prevent infection.

natural

In ancient times, soldiers' wounds were often cauterized on the battlefield.

natural

The tissue had been carefully cauterized to ensure no further damage.

natural