ablation

Definition / meaning of ablation

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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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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