Definition of stereotactic in English:
stereotactic
(also stereotaxic)
adjective ˌstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˈtaktɪkˌstɪərɪə(ʊ)ˈtaktɪkˌsterēəˈtaktik
Relating to or denoting techniques for surgical treatment or scientific investigation that permit the accurate positioning of probes inside the brain or other parts of the body.
定向性测定的；脑立体测定的
Example sentencesExamples
- Our stereotactic technique involves placing a stereotactic frame on the patient's head on the morning of surgery and then obtaining an MRI with the frame in place.
- Even with stereotactic techniques, the risk of serious adverse effects from surgery is about 2 percent.
- During stereotactic surgical biopsy procedures, however, the perioperative nurse positions and monitors the patient and provides emotional support.
- Deep brain stimulation involves implantation of an electrode into a specific brain region using stereotactic neurosurgical techniques.
- Various latest radiotherapy techniques like stereotactic radiosurgery, conformation radiotherapy, endovascular brachytherapy and chemoradiation for organ preservation have been described briefly.
Derivatives
adverb
Currently, most of these are done stereotactically with little morbidity and must be balanced against the possible benefit of survival.
Example sentencesExamples
- Brain cysts that traditionally are difficult to find in the OR can be located efficiently, and brain biopsies can be performed stereotactically without the application of a head-ring and use of a computed tomography scan.
- Lesions that should probably be removed stereotactically are those in women who have breast implants or have a pacemaker implanted in the breast.