MedicalTerminology DB
Procedures & Surgery

ablation

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1 Definition of ablation

Meaning of ablation: In medicine, the removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function.

In medicine, the removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function. Ablation may be performed by surgery, hormones, drugs, radiofrequency, heat, or other methods.

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