radiosurgery

noun

ra·dio·sur·gery | \ ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈsərj-rē

, -ˈsər-jə-rē\

Definition of radiosurgery

: surgery using precisely targeted radiation to destroy tissue without cutting

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Research Medical is not the only local institution that offers stereotactic radiosurgery, though. — Andy Marso, kansascity.com, "Research Medical unveils $3 million upgrade for radiation alternative to brain surgery," 23 June 2017 The University of Kansas Health System performs advanced radiosurgery with a device called the Novalis Tx, and the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Menorah Medical Center uses a device called CyberKnife. — Andy Marso, kansascity.com, "Research Medical unveils $3 million upgrade for radiation alternative to brain surgery," 23 June 2017

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radiosurgery

noun

ra·dio·sur·gery | \ -ˈsərj-(ə-)rē

plural radiosurgeries

1 : surgery by means of a radio knife

2 : stereotactic radiosurgery