cauterizer

/kætəˈraɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that cauterizes

“The surgeon used a cauterizer to close the wound.”

2. verb

to treat or apply a cauterizing agent to (a wound, etc.)

“The wound was cauterized to prevent further bleeding.”

Synonyms

  • burner
  • cauterant
  • scalder

Antonyms

  • anesthetic
  • soother