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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A dielectric nanoparticle coated with a very thin metallic shell..
Inject nanoshells into a tumor, shine infrared light on them, and they heat up, killing the tumor.
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Nanoshell means A dielectric nanoparticle coated with a very thin metallic shell..
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Inject nanoshells into a tumor, shine infrared light on them, and they heat up, killing the tumor.
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