Definition of stereotaxis in English:
stereotaxis
(also stereotaxy)
noun ˌstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˈtaksɪsˌstɪərɪə(ʊ)ˈtaksɪsˌsti(ə)r-
mass nounThe use of stereotactic instruments or devices in surgery or research.
(外科手术或研究方面的)定向性测定;脑立体测定
Example sentencesExamples
- The patient underwent a right frontal craniotomy with transfrontal resection of the lesion using wand frameless stereotaxy.
- Neurosurgeons long have used image guidance systems, such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and, more recently, three-dimensional stereotaxy, to achieve maximum resection while preserving normal brain tissue and function.
- In neurosurgery, how ever, equally important have been advances in stereotaxy and image guidance.
- We describe an alternate method of frameless stereotaxy without the use of pin fixation.
- We have used stereotaxy in 65% of cases of all non-basal intracranial tumor surgery with a tenfold decrease in morbidity.
Origin
Late 19th century: from stereo- three-dimensional + Greek taxis 'orientation'.