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.

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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

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.

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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
I would have cauterize
you would have cauterize
he/she/it would have cauterize
we would have cauterize
they would have cauterize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cauterizing
you would have been cauterizing
he/she/it would have been cauterizing
we would have been cauterizing
they would have been cauterizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would cauterize
you would cauterize
he/she/it would cauterize
we would cauterize
they would cauterize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be cauterizing
you would be cauterizing
he/she/it would be cauterizing
we would be cauterizing
they would be cauterizing

FUTURE

I will cauterize
you will cauterize
he/she/it will cauterize
we will cauterize
they will cauterize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cauterizing
you will be cauterizing
he/she/it will be cauterizing
we will be cauterizing
they will be cauterizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cauterized
you will have cauterized
he/she/it will have cauterized
we will have cauterized
they will have cauterized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cauterizing
you will have been cauterizing
he/she/it will have been cauterizing
we will have been cauterizing
they will have been cauterizing

IMPERATIVE

you cauterize
we let´s cauterize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cauterize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cauterizing
you were cauterizing
he/she/it was cauterizing
we were cauterizing
they were cauterizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

cauterized

PAST PERFECT

I had cauterized
you had cauterized
he/she/it had cauterized
we had cauterized
they had cauterized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cauterizing
you had been cauterizing
he/she/it had been cauterizing
we had been cauterizing
they had been cauterizing

PRESENT

I cauterize
you cauterize
he/she/it cauterizes
we cauterize
they cauterize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cauterizing
you are cauterizing
he/she/it is cauterizing
we are cauterizing
they are cauterizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cauterizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cauterized
you have cauterized
he/she/it has cauterized
we have cauterized
they have cauterized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cauterizing
you have been cauterizing
he/she/it has been cauterizing
we have been cauterizing
they have been cauterizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cauterize

SIMPLE PAST

I cauterized
you cauterized
he/she/it cauterized
we cauterized
they cauterized

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