Meaning of ABLATE

Pronunciation:			a'bleyt
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  remove an organ or bodily structure by surgery [v]  wear away through erosion or vaporization
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	See Also:		remove, take, take away, wear, wear off, wear out, wear thin, withdraw
Thesaurus Terms
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