v. ab·lat·ed, ab·lat·ing, ab·lates v.tr. 1. Medicine To remove or destroy the function of (a body organ or tissue). 2. To remove by erosion, melting, evaporation, or vaporization. v.intr. To become ablated; undergo ablation. [Back-formation from ABLATION.] |
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