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Meaning of ablate in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈbleɪt/

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  1. Verb

    ablate

    Etymology

    late 15th century (in the general sense ‘take away, remove’): from Latin ablat-‘taken away’ (see ablation)

    Definitions

    1. wear away through erosion or vaporization

    Derived terms

    • ablation
  2. 2. remove an organ or bodily structure

    Derived terms

    • ablation
    • cutting out
    • excision
    • extirpation

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