Cauterize (verb)

To burn or sear a part of the body to stop bleeding or remove a growth.

Origin:

The word "cauterize" comes from the latin word "cauterium" which means a branding iron, it is used to describe the process of burning or searing a part of the body to stop bleeding or remove a growth.

Examples:

1. The doctor used a hot iron to cauterize the wound.
2. The surgeon cauterized the tumor to prevent bleeding during surgery.
3. Cauterization is often used to treat nosebleeds.
4. Cauterization is a method to stop bleeding in certain cases.
5. Cauterization is a method used to remove warts and other skin growths.