Burn Tissue to Stop Bleeding

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Brazilian Tour, Group 761, Puzzle 1 (Rio De Janeiro).

Question is: Burn Tissue to Stop Bleeding

and the answer is: CAUTERIZE

Word Meaning:

CAUTERIZE — To burn and hence seal open tissue using a heated article or caustic agent so as to stop bleeding or minimise the risk of infection.

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