Preferred Label : NanoTherm Therapy;
NCIt synonyms : NanoTherm Therapy System; MagForce NanoTherm Therapy System; NanoTherm;
NCIt definition : A procedure for the focal treatment of solid tumors. Magnetic nanoparticles of iron
oxide are introduced either directly into the tumor or into the resection cavity wall.
These particles are subjected to an alternating magnetic field that causes the particles
to generate heat and kill the cancer cells by thermal ablation.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL969741;
Origin ID : C160824;
UMLS CUI : C5205585;
Semantic type(s)
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