stereotactic

/ ˌstɛrɪəˈtæktɪk, ˌstɪər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to stereotaxis

2. med of or relating to precise localization of a tissue, esp in the brain

   stereotactic surgery

Other Word Forms

• stereotactically 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.

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This groundbreaking technology represents a key breakthrough in MRI-guided stereotactic neurosurgery, allowing for precise interventions.

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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.

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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.

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PetCure provides something called stereotactic radiation.

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