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ablação

nounfemininetécnico/ɐblɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium

a·bla·ção

Definition

The surgical removal or destruction of abnormal body tissue, an organ, or a structure.
The patient underwent an ablação of the liver tumor.
Catheter ablação is a common treatment for cardiac arrhythmias.

Etymology

Do latim 'ablatio, -onis' (remoção, retirada).

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