アブレーション
aburēshon
The English word ablation is translated into Japanese as アブレーション (aburēshon).
アブレーション is a noun used to refer to the medical process of surgical removal.
Meaning: surgical removal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
aburēshon
Did you know?
- Japanese medicine historically relied on German terminology, but modern procedures like アブレーション mark a shift toward English as the primary source for new technical jargon.
- When discussing heart ablation, Japanese patients often use the term 焼灼術 ('shōshakujutsu'), which literally means 'cauterization technique'.
- In Japanese medical settings, the loanword アブレーション is often preferred over the native term 切除 ('kesshu') because the loanword specifically implies a minimally invasive procedure using heat or cold.
Examples in context
- アブレーションの手術を受ける予定です。Abureeshon no shujutsu o ukeru yotei desu.I plan to undergo ablation surgery.
- アブレーションの効果は高いそうです。Abureeshon no kouka wa takai sou desu.I heard the effect of the ablation is high.
- 医師はアブレーションを勧めました。Ishi wa abureeshon o susumemashita.The doctor recommended ablation.
Example conversation
A woman is asking her husband about his medical appointment.
- 美咲 Misaki明日は病院で何をするの？Ashita wa byouin de nani o suru no?What are you doing at the hospital tomorrow?
- 大翔 Hirotoアブレーションを受けることになったよ。Abureeshon o ukeru koto ni natta yo.I've been scheduled for an ablation.
- 美咲 Misaki大丈夫？痛いのは怖くない？Daijoubu? Itai no wa kowakunai?Are you okay? Aren't you scared of the pain?
- 大翔 Hiroto手術は短時間で終わるらしいから大丈夫だよ。Shujutsu wa tanjikan de owaru rashii kara daijoubu da yo.I heard the surgery is short, so I'll be fine.
