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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Ablation Techniques > High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation
Therapeutics > Hyperthermia, Induced > Diathermy > Ultrasonic Therapy > High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation

Preferred term

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The use of focused, high-frequency sound waves to destroy tissue. It is sometimes used in conjunction with but is distinct from INTERVENTIONAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

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