Definition

In a way that relates to a method used to locate specific areas in the brain or other parts of the body with precision.

Example

The surgeon operated stereotaxically to ensure accuracy in targeting the tumor.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the technique that operates stereotaxically?

Yeah, I think it's used for precise brain surgeries, right?

Exactly! It helps doctors target specific areas very accurately.

That's really fascinating — technology in medicine is amazing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stereotaxically → It is formed from "stereo-" (from Greek "stereos", meaning solid or three-dimensional) and "taxis" (from Greek "taxis", meaning arrangement or order) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The term refers to a method that involves the precise arrangement or positioning in three-dimensional space, often used in medical contexts such as neurosurgery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'solid' ('stereo-') and 'arrangement' ('taxis') to remember that 'stereotaxically' means arranging something in a precise three-dimensional manner.

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