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diathermy

/ˈdaɪ.ə.θɜː.mi/

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noun

/ˈdaɪ.ə.θɜː.mi/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская техника, использующая высокочастотные электромагнитные токи для генерации тепла в тканях организма с терапевтическими целями, такими как облегчение боли или заживление тканей.

A medical technique that uses high-frequency electromagnetic currents to generate heat within body tissues for therapeutic purposes, such as pain relief or tissue healing.

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  1. Medical heat therapyC1formalmedical

    A therapeutic technique that uses high-frequency electrical currents to generate heat deep within body tissues, often used to relieve pain, relax muscles, or promote healing.

    ruМедицинская тепловая терапия

    • The physiotherapist used diathermy to treat the patient's chronic back pain.
    • Diathermy is commonly applied to reduce muscle spasms after an injury.
    • The doctor recommended diathermy sessions to improve blood circulation in the affected area.
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