stereotactic
Britishadjective
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of or relating to stereotaxis
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med of or relating to precise localization of a tissue, esp in the brain
stereotactic surgery
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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.
From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024
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.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023
A second round of stereotactic radiation is only recommended after six months and would probably buy only about half as much time as the first round.
From Washington Post • Jul. 24, 2022
Working with his wife and several assistants over three days in 1963, Delgado tranquilized the bulls, fitted stereotactic frames over their skulls, and inserted stimoceivers into their brains.
From Scientific American • Oct. 1, 2017
And stereotactic radiosurgery is one of the most effective methods of eliminating the source of the pain.
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2010
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