Ablative
Ablative (Medicine)
Ablative (pronounced: /əˈbleɪtɪv/) is a term used in medicine to describe a type of treatment that removes or destroys tissue, typically to treat diseases or conditions. The term originates from the Latin word "ablativus", which means "to take away".
Usage in Medicine
In the medical field, ablative procedures are often used in the treatment of various conditions such as cancer, endometriosis, and arrhythmia. These procedures can involve surgery, radiation therapy, or other methods to remove or destroy affected tissue.
Ablative Surgery
Ablative surgery involves the removal of a body part or tissue. This can be done through traditional surgical methods or through minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy or endoscopy.
Ablative Therapy
Ablative therapy, on the other hand, involves the destruction of tissue, often through the use of heat (thermal ablation) or cold (cryoablation). This is often used in the treatment of cancer, where the goal is to destroy cancerous cells.
Related Terms
- Ablation (Medicine): The process of removing or destroying tissue, often through surgery or other medical procedures.
- Cryoablation: A type of ablative therapy that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: A type of ablative therapy that uses heat generated from medium frequency alternating current to destroy tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ablative
- Wikipedia's article - Ablative
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