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General Medical Terms

microsphere

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1 Definition of microsphere

Meaning of microsphere: A very tiny, hollow, round particle made from glass, ceramic, plastic, or other materials.

A very tiny, hollow, round particle made from glass, ceramic, plastic, or other materials. Microspheres injected into blood vessels that feed a tumor may kill the tumor by blocking its blood supply. They can also be filled with a substance that may help kill more tumor cells.

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