superselective

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ selective.

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Adjective

superselective (not comparable)

1. (physics) Relating to superselection.
2. Very selective.
   • 2015 August 5, Xu-Hua Duan et al., “Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation Followed by Locoregional Tumor Treatments for Treating Occluded Biliary Stents in Non-Resectable Malignant Biliary Obstruction: A Single-Institution Experience”, in PLoS ONE‎^[1], volume 10, →DOI:

     TACE is the most widely used palliative treatment for unresectable HCC, while superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy with gemcitabine and embolization of tumor-feeding arteries have achieved positive results in unresectable CCA.