NanoTherm Therapy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A procedure for the focal treatment of solid tumors. Magnetic nanoparticles of iron oxide are introduced either directly into the tumor or into the resection cavity wall. These particles are subjected to an alternating magnetic field that causes the particles to generate heat and kill the cancer cells by thermal ablation.

**Synonyms:** - MagForce NanoTherm Therapy System - NanoTherm - NanoTherm Therapy System