Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stereotactic

adjective

/ˌstɛr.i.oʊˈtæk.tɪk/

Definition

Relating to a method or technique used in medicine or biology to accurately locate specific areas within three-dimensional space, usually with the help of a stereotactic frame or system.

Examples

The surgeon used a stereotactic system to accurately deliver radiation to the tumor.
Stereotactic surgery minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Many physicians find stereotactic methods effective for brain biopsies.

Meaning

Stereotactic techniques allow for precise targeting of tissues, usually within the brain, for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment, such as in neurosurgery or radiotherapy.