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Meaning of DIATHERMY

Pronunciation:  'dIu`thurmee

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 Definition: [n]  a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
 
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 See Also: modality

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy.
 
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