HIFU
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| HIFU | |
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| Term | HIFU |
| Short definition | HIFU - A procedure in which high-energy sound waves are directed at an area of abnormal cells or tissues in the body. The waves generate heat that kills the cells. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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HIFU - A procedure in which high-energy sound waves are directed at an area of abnormal cells or tissues in the body. The waves generate heat that kills the cells. HIFU is being studied to treat prostate cancer and some other cancers and other diseases. Also called high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy
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- Wikipedia's article - HIFU
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