Preferred Label : OxyChip;
NCIt definition : A proprietary implantable oxygen sensor designed to make oxygen measurements in tumors
using EPR oximetry. The chip is encapsulated in a biocompatible polymer matrix and
can be implanted using an 18-G brachytherapy needle. Following implantation into tumor
tissue within 20 mm from skin surface, O2 measurements are performed noninvasively
using an external RF coil.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1383014;
Origin ID : C170843;
UMLS CUI : C5418830;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
