Parasellar

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Near or covering the sella turcica not-comparable

    "EETSA is a minimally invasive technique that is considered to be safe and effective for treatment of pituitary adenoma and other parasellar lesions."

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"EETSA is a minimally invasive technique that is considered to be safe and effective for treatment of pituitary adenoma and other parasellar lesions."

Etymology

From para- + sellar.

Related phrases

sella turcica

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