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In the natural sciences, the term diathermy [di´ah-ther″me] means `electrically induced heat` the use of high-frequency electromagnetic currents as a form of physical or occupational therapy and in surgical procedures. The term diathermy is derived from the Greek words dia and therma, and literally means `heating through.” adj., adj diath...
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(dia- + Gr. therm heat) heating of the body tissues due to their resistance to the passage of high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, electric currents, or ultrasonic waves. In medical d. (thermopenetration) the tissues are warmed but not damaged; in surgical d. (electrocoagulation) tissue is destroyed.
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form of physical therapy in which deep heating of tissues is accomplished by the use of high-frequency electrical current. American engineer and ... [2 related articles]
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A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat may come from electric currents, microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound. Diathermy is a type of hyperthermia therapy. Also called electrodiathermy.
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1 - application of a current of the order of one ampere, having a frequency of the order of one megahertz and circulating between two skin electrodes, in order to raise tissue temperature in a controlled manner 2 - synonymous with diathermocoagulation
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<procedure, surgery> The heating of the body tissues due to their resistance to the passage of high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, electric currents or ultrasonic waves. In medical diathermy (thermopenetration) the tissues are warmed but not damaged, in surgical diathermy (electrocoagulation) tissue is destroyed. ... Origin: Gr. Therm =...
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(di´ә-thur″me) the use of high-frequency electromagnetic currents as a form of physical therapy (medical diathermy) or for surgical procedures (surgical diathermy). adj., diather´mal, diather´mic., adj. medical diathermy application of currents of low tension and high...
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Deep-heat therapy that uses high-frequency electric currents to produce heat in body tissues. Physical therapists and sports physicians use diathermy to treat arthritis, bursitis, and fractures. It also may help treat gynecological diseases and sinusitis.
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The destruction of tissue, usually to stop bleeding by using a high frequency electric current to generate heat.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′ă-ther-mē Definitions: 1. Local elevation of temperature within the tissues, produced by high frequency current, ultrasonic waves, or microwave radiation. Synonyms: transthermia
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Diathermy: The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy.
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n] - a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
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diathermy, diathermic, diathermia, diathermous, transthermia 1. The therapeutic passing of high-frequency electric currents through the body by means of external electrodes in order to generate heat within the body. 2. Medical diathermy, in which the tissues are warmed but not sufficiently to change their nature. 3. Surgical diathermy, in which the...
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(loop diathermy) A method of destroying abnormal pre-cancerous cells on the cervix. The abnormal cells are destroyed by a small electric current which the surgeon passes through the area.
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the use of high-frequency currents, microwaves, or ultrasound to produce heat in the body to increase blood flow, relieve pain, or destroy diseased tissue
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noun a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
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the production of heat in body tissues by electric currents, for therapeutic purposes.
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