stereotactic

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stereotactic (ste-ri-ŏ-tak-tik) adj. of or relating to the accurate localization of structures within the body by using three-dimensional measurements. Stereotactic localization enables the accurate positioning within the body of radiotherapy beams or sources for the treatment of tumours and of localizing wires for the biopsy of small tumours. s. surgery see stereotaxy.