Glossary of HIFU Terms and Definitions
List of terms and definitions related to HIFU and MRgFUS
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High-energy sound waves that create heat. This technology is often used in treatments that require the destruction of internal tissue or cells. |
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Acronym for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound |
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High-energy sound waves that create heat. This technology is often used in treatments that require the destruction of internal tissue or cells. |
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Treatment which uses high-energy sound waves aimed directly at an area of abnormal cells or tissue in the body. The ultrasound waves heat/ablate targeted cells or tissue, without damaging surrounding structures. |
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to visualize detailed internal structures, often used to view patients' internal cells, tissues, and organs. MRI involves no ionizing radiation. |
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A system used for treatment using a high intensity focused ultrasound beam that heats and destroys targeted tissue. Combined with Magnetic Resonance Imaging which provides a visual of the patient's anatomy to help control the treatment in progress. |
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