Definitions

1. verb

to treat or apply cantharides, or to administer a dose of cantharides to something

“The ancient Greeks cantharidized their enemies in battle.”

2. verb

to cause something to blister or become inflamed

“The intense heat cantharidized the skin on her hand.”

3. noun

the process of treating or applying cantharides

“The cantharidization of the wound led to its rapid healing.”