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ABLATION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word ablation. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word ablation. (close relations)
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attrition
nounn
noun

• erosion by friction

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

• sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

• a wearing down to weaken or destroy

• the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

consumption
nounn
noun

• the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

• involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

• (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

• the act of consuming something

corrosion
nounn
noun

• a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action

• erosion by chemical action

dissolution
nounn
noun

• separation into component parts

• the process of going into solution

• dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

• the termination of a meeting

• the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

erosion
nounn
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

• condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind

• a gradual decline of something

• erosion by chemical action

wear
verbv
noun

• impairment resulting from long use

• a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

• the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment

verb

• be dressed in

• have on one's person

• have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality

• deteriorate through use or stress

• have or show an appearance of

• last and be usable

• go to pieces

• exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

• put clothing on one's body

excision
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

• surgical removal of a body part or tissue

• the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society

• the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

extirpation
nounn
noun

• surgical removal of a body part or tissue

• the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

cutting out
verbv
noun

• surgical removal of a body part or tissue

Best Hypernyms For ABLATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ablation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
elimination eradication eroding erosion excision extirpation extraction operation removal surgery wearing
Phrases (5)
eating awaysurgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical processwearing away

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