ablations
|a-bla-tions|
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/əˈbleɪʃənz/
(ablation)
removal or erosion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ablatio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'latio' meant 'carrying.'
Historical Evolution
'ablatio' transformed into the French word 'ablation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ablation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'carrying away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'removal or destruction of material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the removal or destruction of material from the surface of an object, often used in medical or geological contexts.
The doctor performed an ablation to remove the tumor.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 03:21