ablation

noun

ab·​la·​tion a-ˈblā-shən How to pronounce ablation (audio)
: the process of ablating: such as
a
: surgical removal
b
: loss of a part (such as ice from a glacier or the outside of a nose cone) by melting or vaporization

Examples of ablation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the rhythm persists, treatment with medication or catheter ablation may be provided. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 The electrophysiologist recommended catheter ablation, an easy procedure that could improve the situation. Andy Frye, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 When AFib recurs or doesn’t respond to medications, a minimally invasive procedure known as cardiac ablation may be considered. Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024 Those that do not go into remission or those that cannot take medication can be treated with radioactive iodine ablation or surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland, called a thyroidectomy, says Ogilvie. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ablation 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English ablacioun "removal," borrowed from Late Latin ablātiōn-, ablātiō, from Latin ablā-, suppletive stem of auferre "to carry away, remove" + -tiōn-, tiō, suffix of action nouns — more at ablate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ablation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Ablation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ablation. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

ablation

noun
ab·​la·​tion a-ˈblā-shən How to pronounce ablation (audio)
: the process of ablating: as
a
: surgical cutting and removal
b
: removal of a part (as the outside of a nose cone) by melting or vaporization

Medical Definition

ablation

noun
ab·​la·​tion a-ˈblā-shən How to pronounce ablation (audio)
: the process of ablating
especially : surgical removal

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