English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
Ablation — is defined as the removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes. The term occurs in space physics associated with atmospheric reentry, in glaciology, medicine and passive fire… … Wikipedia
Laser interstitial thermal therapy — The term laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT, also referred to as laser induced interstitial thermotherapy or laser induced thermotherapy or interstitial laser therapy) is a surgical procedure in which destruction of soft tissues in the body … Wikipedia
endometrial ablation — the removal of the entire endometrium by means of an ablative technique under hysteroscopic control, usually performed as a day case or in a specialized out patient clinic. It is an alternative to the more traditional hysterectomies that were… … The new mediacal dictionary
High-intensity focused ultrasound — Contents 1 Theory 2 Aiming 3 How HIFU works 4 Method of use … Wikipedia
Coblation tonsillectomy — Coblation is a method used by otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose and Throat specialists) to perform tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and other surgical procedures, including turbinate reduction and the treatment of snoring. Unlike traditional… … Wikipedia
Tonsillectomy — A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time.Reasons for tonsillectomyTonsillectomy may be indicated when the patient: * Experiences frequent bouts of acute… … Wikipedia
ExAblate — The ExAblate (also known as ExAblate 2000) is a non invasive medical device manufactured by InSightec, a company based in Haifa, Israel with its US office in Dallas, TX. The ExAblate uses MRI guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) technology … Wikipedia
High intensity focused ultrasound — HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) (sometimes FUS or HIFUS) is a highly precise medical procedure using high intensity focused ultrasound to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue rapidly. It is one modality of therapeutic ultrasound, and… … Wikipedia
Coulomb explosion — A Coulomb explosion is a mechanism for coupling electronic excitation energy from intense electromagnetic fields into atomic motion. The atomic motion can break the bonds that hold solids together. When done with a narrow laser beam, a small… … Wikipedia
Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation — The Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation (FUSF) is a medical foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, whose adopted mission is to shorten the time from technology development to patient treatment, develop new applications… … Wikipedia
