HealthAugust 3, 2026

radiosurgery

RAY-dee-oh-SUR-juh-ree

Definition

A highly precise, non-invasive medical procedure that uses focused radiation beams to destroy tumors or abnormal tissue without the need for traditional incisions.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the prefix 'radio-', derived from the Latin 'radius' (beam or ray), and 'surgery', from the Greek 'cheirourgia' (working by hand).

In the news

The article describes the use of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System to precisely treat a brain tumor, highlighting its ability to target the growth while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.

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