Definition: 'Diathermy'
diathermy
Type: TermPronunciation: 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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