1. the surgical removal of body tissue or organs
Usage: medical
2. the wearing away or removal of material by erosion, melting, or vaporization
Usage: geology; physics

Examples

• The cardiac ablations were successful in treating the patient’s irregular heartbeat.
• Multiple ablations may be necessary to completely remove the tumor.
• The surgeon performed radiofrequency ablations on the affected tissue.
• Glacial ablations occur when ice melts faster than it accumulates.
• The spacecraft’s heat shield protects it from ablations during reentry.
• Laser ablations can precisely remove small amounts of material.
• The ablations caused by wind and water carved deep channels in the rock.