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aquablation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃn̩/
  • /ˈɑːkwəˌbleɪʃn̩/

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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History

Etymology

Blend of aqua- + ablation.