Ablation

Pronunciation: /ˌʌˈbleɪʃən/

Ablation (noun)

  1. A medical procedure that removes or destroys damaged tissue in the body.
  2. The process where a surface loses material, often because of heat, friction, or weather.
  3. In research, a method that removes or disables one part of a system to see its effect.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended ablation to remove damaged tissue.
  • Ablation can help when tissue is causing repeated problems.