Ablation
noun
The process of removing or destroying something, often a part of the body or a layer of something.
He underwent an ablation procedure to treat his irregular heartbeat.
Often appears as...
- radiofrequency ablation
- endometrial ablation
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Formal
Technical
noun
The reduction in size or mass of glaciers and ice sheets due to melting and evaporation.
The rapid ablation of the polar ice caps is a major concern for scientists studying climate change.
Often appears as...
- glacier ablation
- ablation zone
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Formal
Academic
noun
The removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
The heat shield provides protection from ablation during the spacecraft's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Often appears as...
- ablation process
- ablation layer
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Formal
Technical
noun
The process of removing or destroying something, often a part of the body or a layer of something.
He underwent an ablation procedure to treat his irregular heartbeat.
Often appears as...
- radiofrequency ablation
- endometrial ablation
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The reduction in size or mass of glaciers and ice sheets due to melting and evaporation.
The rapid ablation of the polar ice caps is a major concern for scientists studying climate change.
Often appears as...
- glacier ablation
- ablation zone
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
The heat shield provides protection from ablation during the spacecraft's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Often appears as...
- ablation process
- ablation layer
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Procedure
Often relates to surgeries or medical processes aimed at treating disease.
My uncle's cardiac ablation helped restore his normal heart rhythm.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialist Terminology
Used by healthcare professionals, so it might sound technical to a general audience.
The surgeon discussed the steps of the ablation before operation.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Required
When discussing medical ablation, be specific about the method and body part involved.
He received a laser ablation of the tumor.
Compare with
eliminatoreradicateexcisionexclusionextirpateremoval
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Video examples
Ultrasound surgery --...
degrees temporarily this doesn't cause any damage but the point is we are right on target so once the physician verifies that the focal spot is on the target that he has chosen then we can move to perform you know a full energy ablation like you see
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Yoav Medan: Ultrasound...
But the point is we are right on target. So once the physician verifies that the focus spot is on the target he has chosen, then we move to perform a full-energy ablation like you see here.
Video examples
Ultrasound surgery --...
degrees temporarily this doesn't cause any damage but the point is we are right on target so once the physician verifies that the focal spot is on the target that he has chosen then we can move to perform you know a full energy ablation like you see
Video examples
Yoav Medan: Ultrasound...
But the point is we are right on target. So once the physician verifies that the focus spot is on the target he has chosen, then we move to perform a full-energy ablation like you see here.
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