Ablate

Pronunciation: /əˈbleɪt/

Definitions of ablate

verb to remove or destroy tissue, typically by surgery, laser, or heat

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor will ablate the tumor using a laser.

A2 The dentist may need to ablate the decayed part of the tooth.

B1 The surgeon will ablate the damaged tissue during the operation.

B2 The procedure involves using a catheter to ablate the abnormal heart tissue.

C1 The advanced technology allows doctors to precisely ablate tumors with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.

C2 The research team is studying new techniques to effectively ablate cancer cells without harming healthy cells.

Examples of ablate in a Sentence

formal The surgeon used a laser to ablate the tumor.

informal The doctor zapped the tumor with a laser to get rid of it.

slang The doc blasted the tumor with a laser to make it disappear.

figurative She ablated all negative thoughts from her mind.

Grammatical Forms of ablate

• past tense: ablated
• plural: ablates
• comparative: more ablate
• superlative: most ablate
• present tense: ablates
• future tense: will ablate
• perfect tense: has ablated
• continuous tense: is ablating
• singular: ablate
• positive degree: ablate
• infinitive: ablate
• gerund: ablating
• participle: ablating

Origin and Evolution of ablate

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ablate' originated from the Latin word 'ablat-' which means 'carried away'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of removing or carrying away something, the meaning of 'ablate' has evolved to also include the process of vaporizing or melting away material, particularly in the field of medicine and space science.