What is another word for cauterize?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːtəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Cauterize is a medical term that refers to the process of using heat or chemicals to burn and seal a wound or tissue. Synonyms for cauterize include sear, brand, char, burn, singe, scorch, and incinerate. These words have slightly different meanings, but they all involve heat or fire and can be used interchangeably in some contexts. Sear implies a quick high heat application, brand suggests a permanent mark, char refers to burning with partial consumption, burn is a plain term for fire damage, singe means minor damage or scorching, scorch suggests discoloration and browning and incinerate denotes turning something into ashes.
