ablation
noun
ab·la·tion
a-ˈblā-shən 
: the process of ablating: such as
a
: surgical removal
b
: loss of a part (such as ice from a glacier or the outside of a nose cone) by melting or vaporization
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Radiofrequency ablation, especially, is a relatively new and rare procedure in the United States.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
There are many methods of ablation, one being radiofrequency ablation – a minimally invasive treatment that uses heat to shrink fibroids individually, helping to reduce their size and ease symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 July 2025
Other options include mechanochemical ablation, a medical technique that rotates wire inside a catheter to disrupt the vein lining while a sclerosant is injected, causing the vein to collapse.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Key Takeaways Surgical treatments for snoring include hypoglossal nerve stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, and maxillomandibular advancement.
—Sukaina Hasnie, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
There are many methods of ablation, one being radiofrequency ablation – a minimally invasive treatment that uses heat to shrink fibroids individually, helping to reduce their size and ease symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 July 2025
Other options include mechanochemical ablation, a medical technique that rotates wire inside a catheter to disrupt the vein lining while a sclerosant is injected, causing the vein to collapse.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Key Takeaways Surgical treatments for snoring include hypoglossal nerve stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, and maxillomandibular advancement.
—Sukaina Hasnie, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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“Ablation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ablation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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ablation
noun
ab·la·tion
a-ˈblā-shən
: the process of ablating: as
a
: surgical cutting and removal
b
: removal of a part (as the outside of a nose cone) by melting or vaporization
Medical Definition
ablation
noun
ab·la·tion
a-ˈblā-shən
: the process of ablating
especially
: surgical removal
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