Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
radiofrequency ablation
[ ray-dee-oh-free-kwen-see a-blay-shun ]
Subclass of:
Radiofrequency Therapy;
Ablation Techniques
Definitions related to radiofrequency ablation:
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A procedure that uses radio waves to heat and destroy abnormal cells. The radio waves travel through electrodes (small devices that carry electricity). Radiofrequency ablation may be used to treat cancer and other conditions.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A therapeutic procedure to kill tissue using radiowaves to generate heat. The procedure is performed by the insertion of an electrode into a target tissue. Electrical energy delivered to the electrode heats and destroys the tissue.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Removal of tissue using heat generated from electrodes delivering an alternating electrical current in the frequency of RADIO WAVES.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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