"cyberknife" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cyberknives [plural]
Etymology: cyber- + knife, from a trademark. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|cyber|knife}} cyber- + knife Head templates: {{en-noun|cyberknives}} cyberknife (plural cyberknives)
  1. A robotic arm that performs radiosurgery (surgery using ionizing radiation), typically to remove a tumour, or to treat certain other medical conditions. Wikipedia link: cyberknife Categories (topical): Surgery

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