RFA
noun uk/ˌɑːr.efˈeɪ/ /ˌɑːr.efˈeɪ/
[ U ] medical specialized射频消蚀，射频消融术（radiofrequency ablation 的缩写）
abbreviation for radiofrequency ablation: a medical treatment that involves removing tissue from something such as a tumour (= a mass of diseased cells) that is causing pain or problems in the body, using radio waves
Studies suggest RFA provides safe and effective local treatment for some cancers, including liver and lung tumours. 研究表明，射频消蚀术为一些癌症提供了安全有效的局部治疗，包括肝癌和肺癌。
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- Patients with multiple hepatic metastases were treated by RFA.
- This case was the first report of successful RFA for the treatment of nodular oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
- A large randomised trial comparing surgical resection and RFA showed similar 4 years-survival.
[ S ] military specialized（英国）皇家海军辅助舰队（Royal Fleet Auxiliary 的缩写）
abbreviation for Royal Fleet Auxiliary: part of the UK navy that supplies fuel, food, weapons, and other things needed by the UK armed forces
My son served in the Falklands War, he was on RFA Sir Galahad when it was bombed. 我儿子参加过马岛战争，皇家海军辅助舰队的加拉哈德爵士号被炸的时候他正在舰上。
Three RFA ships were supplying British forces in Sierra Leone. 三艘皇家海军辅助舰向驻扎在塞拉利昂的英军提供补给。
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- There was a raid on the vessel by HMS Southampton, a guided-missile destroyer, and a Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker, RFA Grey Rover.
[ C ] sports specialized受限制自由球员（restricted free agent 的缩写）
abbreviation for restricted free agent
The table below shows how much professional experience is needed to qualify as an RFA in the NHL. 下面这张表格显示要获得北美国家冰球联盟的受限制自由球员资格需要多少专业经验。