Ablation

/əˈbleɪʃn/
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.
Visual representation of "ablation" - The process of removing or destroying something, often a part of the body or a layer of something

Often appears as...

  • radiofrequency ablation
  • endometrial ablation

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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.
Visual representation of "ablation" - The reduction in size or mass of glaciers and ice sheets due to melting and evaporation

Often appears as...

  • glacier ablation
  • ablation zone

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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.
Visual representation of "ablation" - The removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes

Often appears as...

  • ablation process
  • ablation layer

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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.
Visual representation of "ablation" - The process of removing or destroying something, often a part of the body or a layer of something

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.
Visual representation of "ablation" - The reduction in size or mass of glaciers and ice sheets due to melting and evaporation

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.
Visual representation of "ablation" - The removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes

Often appears as...

  • ablation process
  • ablation layer

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Medical Procedure

Often relates to surgeries or medical processes aimed at treating disease.

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My uncle's cardiac ablation helped restore his normal heart rhythm.
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Specialist Terminology

Used by healthcare professionals, so it might sound technical to a general audience.

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The surgeon discussed the steps of the ablation before operation.
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Precision Required

When discussing medical ablation, be specific about the method and body part involved.

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He received a laser ablation of the tumor.
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Medical Procedure

Often relates to surgeries or medical processes aimed at treating disease.

Illustration for Medical Procedure
My uncle's cardiac ablation helped restore his normal heart rhythm.
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Specialist Terminology

Used by healthcare professionals, so it might sound technical to a general audience.

Illustration for Specialist Terminology
The surgeon discussed the steps of the ablation before operation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Precision Required

When discussing medical ablation, be specific about the method and body part involved.

Illustration for Precision Required
He received a laser ablation of the tumor.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Procedure

Often relates to surgeries or medical processes aimed at treating disease.

Illustration for Medical Procedure
My uncle's cardiac ablation helped restore his normal heart rhythm.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specialist Terminology

Used by healthcare professionals, so it might sound technical to a general audience.

Illustration for Specialist Terminology
The surgeon discussed the steps of the ablation before operation.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Precision Required

When discussing medical ablation, be specific about the method and body part involved.

Illustration for Precision Required
He received a laser ablation of the tumor.
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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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