NCIt related terms : RFA; Ablation, Radiofrequency;
NCIt definition : 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.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;
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