How to Pronounce "cauterized"
word
ˈkɔtɝaɪzd
KAW-ter-ized
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔtɝaɪzd
British English
ˈkɔːtəraɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAW-ter-ized
UK
KAW-tuh-ryzd
Listen in Context
The surgeon cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
The area was cauterized with a special tool.
After the surgery, his wound was fully cauterized.
The doctor quickly cauterized the small cut to prevent infection.