Advertisement
Advertisement
stereotactic
/ ˌstɛrɪəˈtæktɪk; ˌstɪər- /
adjective
- of or relating to stereotaxis
- med of or relating to precise localization of a tissue, esp in the brain
stereotactic surgery
Derived Forms
- ˌٱˈٲپ, adverb
Example Sentences
Raslan and co-authors recruited 13 people with epilepsy who were undergoing a commonly used surgical intervention to map the exact location within their brains where seizures originate, a procedure known as stereotactic electroencephalography.
This groundbreaking technology represents a key breakthrough in MRI-guided stereotactic neurosurgery, allowing for precise interventions.
In 2018, Professor Kwok's team successfully created the world's first robotic system capable of performing bilateral stereotactic neurosurgery in an MRI environment, addressing the challenges of long procedural times and complicated workflow.
For example, stereotactic radiosurgery — also known as a “CyberKnife” device — delivers high-dose radiation with sophisticated imaging, accurately concentrating radiation on a moving target without impacting non-cancerous tissues.
PetCure provides something called stereotactic radiation.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse