ablation

/ˌʌblˈeɪʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. surgical removal of a body part or tissue
2. the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers

Synonyms for ablation

• extirpation
• cutting out
• excision

Words that rhyme with ablation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation