stereotaxis
/ˌstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˈtaksɪs
/ /ˌstɪərɪə(ʊ)ˈtaksɪs/(also stereotaxy /ˌstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˈtaksi/ /ˌstɪərɪə(ʊ)ˈtaksi/)
noun [mass noun]
The use of stereotactic instruments or devices in surgery or research.The patient underwent a right frontal craniotomy with transfrontal resection of the lesion using wand frameless stereotaxy....
- Neurosurgeons long have used image guidance systems, such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and, more recently, three-dimensional stereotaxy, to achieve maximum resection while preserving normal brain tissue and function.
- In neurosurgery, how ever, equally important have been advances in stereotaxy and image guidance.
Origin
Late 19th century: from stereo- three-dimensional + Greek taxis 'orientation'.