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Definition of Ablation
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Ablation: Removal or excision. Ablation is usually carried out surgically. For example, surgical removal of the thyroid gland (a total thyroidectomy) is ablation of the thyroid.