Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˈbleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. The removal of material from a surface, especially by melting or vaporization.

2. In medicine, the surgical removal of tissue.

Usage Examples

1. The ablation procedure significantly improved the patient's condition.

2. Engineers studied the effects of ablation on spacecraft materials.

Etymology

From Latin "ablatio," meaning "a carrying away," derived from "ab-" meaning "away" and "ferre" meaning "to carry."

Synonyms

Removal, excision, elimination, ablation process.

Antonyms

Attachment, addition, retention, preservation.

Translations

Spanish: ablación, French: ablation, German: Ablation, Chinese: 切除, Hindi: अपक्षय

Arabic: إزالة, Russian: абляция, Japanese: アブレーション, Portuguese: ablação

Italian: ablazione, Korean: 절제, Bengali: অপসারণ, Urdu: ختم کرنا

Turkish: ablasyon, Vietnamese: cắt bỏ, Thai: ตัดออก, Persian: حذف

Dutch: ablatie, Swedish: ablation, Finnish: ablaatio, Danish: ablation

Hungarian: abláció, Malay: pengurangan, Filipino: pag-alis, Swahili: kuondoa

Latvian: ablatācija, Lithuanian: abliacija, Estonian: ablatsioon, Icelandic: ablative

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Standard American: /əˈbleɪʃən/, British: /əˈbleɪʃən/

Historical Usage

First used in medical terminology in the late 20th century.

Cultural Nuances

Commonly referenced in discussions about surgical procedures, aerospace engineering, and environmental science.

More Information

Ablation is a critical concept in various fields, including medicine, where it refers to techniques for removing tissue to treat disease. In engineering, it describes the process of material removal through heat or other methods. Understanding ablation is essential for advancements in both healthcare and technology.