| diathermy |
a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
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| diathesis |
constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality
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| diathermy |
The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy.
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| diathermy |
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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| diathermy |
Use of a high voltage, high frequency electric current to coagulate or evaporate tissue during surgery. Useful because it can be used during laparoscopy, particularly for stopping bleeding (by coagulation) and for treating endometriosis (by evaporation).
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