ablates
|a-blates|
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/əˈbleɪts/
(ablate)
remove tissue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ablatus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'latus' meant 'carried.'
Historical Evolution
'ablatus' transformed into the French word 'ablater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ablate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove or destroy tissue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove or destroy tissue, especially by cutting or vaporizing.
The surgeon ablates the tumor using a laser.
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Verb 2
to wear away or erode by friction or other mechanical means.
The glacier ablates the rock beneath it over time.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 02:36