superselective

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English

Etymology

From super- +‎ selective.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

superselective (not comparable)

  1. (physics) Relating to superselection.
  2. Very selective.
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      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.