Definitions

1. verb

to remove or destroy a layer of tissue, especially by surgical means, or to reduce the amount or intensity of something

“The surgeon decided to ablate the tumor to prevent further growth.”

2. verb

to reduce or remove something, such as a feature or a function

“The company decided to ablate the old features from the new software.”

3. noun

the act of removing or destroying tissue, especially by surgical means

“The ablation of the tumor was a success, and the patient is recovering well.”