"HIFU" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} HIFU (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) Abbreviation of high intensity focused ultrasound. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: high intensity focused ultrasound Categories (topical): Medicine Related terms: gamma knife
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