ablation
Translation
ablation, removal, erosion
Examples
The doctor performed a cardiac ablation.
The doctor performed a cardiac ablation.
Glacial ablation is increasing due to climate change.
Glacial ablation is increasing due to climate change.
Grammar Patterns
ablation ((of sth.)) the removal of sth. The ablation of the tumor was successful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: removal, excision, erosion
Etymology
From Latin 'ab-' (away) and 'latus' (carried), the past participle of 'ferre' (to carry). Literally 'a carrying away'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away', as in 'absent'. Ablation is the process of taking something away, like tissue or ice.