cauterization
/ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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British/ˌkoːtəɹɑjˈzɛjʃən/
cauterization noun: the act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.
Noun
cauterization (countable and uncountable, plural cauterizations)
cauterization meaning in Tamil
cauterization in Tamil
- தீய்த்தல், மின் வழித் தீய்த்தல்
Forms of cauterization
| plural | cauterizations |
|---|---|
| alternative form | cauterisation |
Origin of cauterization
From cauterize + -ation.
Words formed from cauterization
Questions about cauterization
- What does cauterization mean?
- Cauterization means the act of searing organic tissue by the application of a cautery or caustic; also, the effect of such application.
- What is cauterization in Tamil?
- Cauterization in Tamil is தீய்த்தல், மின் வழித் தீய்த்தல். See Cauterization meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is cauterization?
- Cauterization is a noun.
- How do you pronounce cauterization?
- Cauterization is pronounced /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (UK).
- What is the plural of cauterization?
- The plural of cauterization is cauterizations.
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