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aquablation

noun
/ˈækwəˌbleɪʃn̩/

Etymology

Blend of aqua- + ablation.

  1. derived from ablātiō — “a taking away”
  2. inherited from ablacioun
  3. compounded as aquablation — “aqua- + ablation”

Definitions

  1. A surgical technique used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to…

    A surgical technique used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, involving the ablation of prostatic tissue with a high-velocity saline stream with the use of robotic assistance and real-time ultrasonic guidance.

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