Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ablation
Noun
/əˈbleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of removing material from the surface of an object, typically through vaporization, chipping, or erosion.
Examples
- The surgeon performed an ablation to remove the abnormal tissue.
- In aerospace, ablation protects spacecraft from extreme heat during re-entry.
- Laser ablation is a technique used in various applications, including dermatology.
Meaning
Ablation refers to the removal or destruction of material from the surface of an object. In medicine, it often pertains to the removal of tissue.
Synonyms
- Resection
- Removal
- Excission
- Destruction
