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Definition & Meaning of "ablation"in English

Ablation
01

a procedure to remove or destroy tissue, often used for treating tumors or cardiac rhythm issues 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
ablations

What is an "ablation"?

An ablation is a medical procedure used to remove or destroy tissue. It can be performed using methods such as heat, cold, laser, or radiation. Ablation is commonly used to treat conditions like abnormal heart rhythms, certain types of cancer, and non-cancerous tumors. The goal of an ablation is to destroy or reduce the size of tissue that is causing health issues, without the need for traditional surgery. This approach often leads to faster recovery times and less discomfort for patients.

Examples
Linda had an ablation to eliminate an irregular heartbeat. 
02

the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers 

03

the process by which the surface of an object, such as a comet or an asteroid, erodes or vaporizes due to the effects of solar radiation and other environmental factors 

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