Ablation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈbleɪ.ʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ablation is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical removal of a body part, an organ, or especially a tumor; the removal of an organ function; amputation.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical removal of a body part, an organ, or especially a tumor; the removal of an organ function; amputation.
More Meanings
- (sciences) The progressive removal of material by any of a variety of processes such as melting or vaporization under heat or chipping.
- (obsolete) A carrying or taking away; removal.
Word Forms
- ablations
Synonyms for ablation
Depending on context, synonyms include excision, extirpation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extirpation, excision, removal, extraction, practise, cutting.
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