How Do You Spell CAUTERIZE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːtəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "cauterize" is spelled with a "cau-" followed by "terize." The "cau" sound is pronounced like the word "cow," and the "t" in "terize" is pronounced with a soft, aspirated "t" sound. The "er" sound in "terize" is pronounced with a neutral vowel sound, similar to the "ir" sound in "bird." "Cauterize" means to burn or sear tissue with a hot instrument as a medical treatment. It is commonly used in surgical procedures to stop bleeding or remove unwanted tissue.

CAUTERIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Cauterize is a verb that refers to the medical procedure of burning or searing a part of the body to stop bleeding or destroy abnormal tissue growth. This technique is typically employed to close wounds or remove unwanted tissues to promote healing or prevent infection.

   The process of cauterization involves the use of a heated instrument, such as a cauterizing iron or an electric current, which is applied directly to the affected area. The intense heat of the instrument effectively seals blood vessels, preventing further bleeding and facilitating the formation of a scab or clot that protects the wound. Moreover, the thermal energy helps destroy abnormally growing tissues, such as warts or polyps, which can then be sloughed off or removed.

   Historically, cauterization has been practiced since ancient times primarily as a means of stopping bleeding during surgery or as a treatment for various ailments. However, with the advancement of modern medicine, alternate techniques and surgical options have emerged, reducing the frequent use of cauterization. Nonetheless, it is still employed in specific situations where it proves to be the most effective or convenient method for controlling bleeding or eliminating abnormal tissue.

   Various precautions and sterile practices are followed while performing cauterization to minimize the risk of complications and infections. Due to its intense nature, cauterization can cause pain or discomfort, so local or general anesthesia may be employed to manage the patient’s comfort during the procedure.

2. To apply a cautery; to burn with the actual or potential cautery.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CAUTERIZE

• cahterine
• charterize
• autorize
• catherize
• carterized
• caterine
• caterise
• cauterise
• catterize
• caunterie
• casterine
• Cauterizim
• Cauterisme
• Cutterize
• pasuterize
• caternize
• cauterisez

Etymology of CAUTERIZE

The word "cauterize" originated from the Late Latin term "cauterizare", which is derived from the earlier Greek word "kautērízō". In Greek, "kautērízō" comes from "kautḗr", meaning "burning" or "branding iron". The Greek word itself has its roots in "kaiein", which means "to burn". Thus, "cauterize" ultimately developed from the ancient Greek concept of burning or searing with a hot instrument, typically used in medical procedures for stopping bleeding or closing wounds.

Similar spelling words for CAUTERIZE

• cauterise,
• Catharism,
• Catrice,
• cat rig.

Conjugate verb Cauterize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cauterized

you would have cauterized

he/she/it would have cauterized

we would have cauterized

they would have cauterized

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cauterizing

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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they would be cauterizing

FUTURE

I will cauterize

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they will cauterize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cauterizing

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cauterized

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cauterizing

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IMPERATIVE

you cauterize

we let´s cauterize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cauterize

PAST CONTINUOUS

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we were cauterizing

they were cauterizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

cauterized

PAST PERFECT

I had cauterized

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I cauterize

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cauterizing

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cauterizing

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cauterizing

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they have been cauterizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cauterize

SIMPLE PAST

I cauterized

you cauterized

he/she/it cauterized

we cauterized

they cauterized