- thermopenetration
- диатермия
English-Russian big medical dictionary. 2005.
English-Russian big medical dictionary. 2005.
thermopenetration — SYN: medical diathermy. * * * ther·mo·pen·e·tra·tion (thur″mo pen″ə traґshən) medical diathermy … Medical dictionary
Diathermy — The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy. * * * Local elevation of temperature within the tissues, produced by high frequency current, ultrasonic waves, or microwave radiation. SYN: transthermia. [G … Medical dictionary
diathermie — [ djatɛrmi ] n. f. • 1922; all. Diathermie;cf. dia et thermie ♦ Méd. Méthode thérapeutique qui utilise des courants électriques alternatifs de haute fréquence pour échauffer les tissus (diathermie médicale) ou pour les détruire (diathermie… … Encyclopédie Universelle
medical diathermy — application of currents of low tension and high amperage, which produce warmth in the deeper parts of the body; used particularly to promote muscle relaxation and to treat joint disorders including contractures. Called also thermopenetration … Medical dictionary