stereotaxy
stereotaxy (stereotactic surgery) (ste-ri-ŏ-taks-i) n. a surgical procedure in which a deep-seated area in the brain is operated upon after its position has been accurately established by three-dimensional measurements using CT or MRI. The operation may be performed using an electrical current or by heat, cold, or mechanical techniques. See also leucotomy.
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