Meaning of the word ablation in English
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ablation
US /ˌæbˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæbˈleɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the surgical removal of body tissue or a body part
Example:
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The patient underwent a cardiac ablation to correct an irregular heartbeat.
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Laser ablation is a precise method for removing tumors.
2.
the erosion of ice and snow from a glacier or ice sheet by melting or evaporation
Example:
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Glacial ablation is accelerating due to climate change.
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The rate of snow ablation is crucial for water resource management.
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