ablation meaning
UK US /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/ 3 syllables
ablation (noun): surgical removal of a body part or tissue.
ablation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
ablation as a noun
- surgical removal of a body part or tissue
Synonyms: extirpation, cutting out, excision
Type of: operation
Kinds: adenoidectomy, adrenalectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, clitoridectomy, embolectomy, endarterectomy, enervation, hypophysectomy, hysterectomy, laminectomy, laryngectomy
Related forms: ablate
- the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
Type of: erosion
Related forms: ablate
How to pronounce ablation
ablation is pronounced /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with ablation
Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in ON · 8-letter words
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