Diathermy
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The induction of local hyperthermia by either short radio waves or high-frequency sound waves. |
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do not use /util except by MeSH definition |
Diathermy Categories.
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Short-Wave Therapy - The use of focused short radio waves to produce local hyperthermia in an injured person or diseased body area. |
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Ultrasonic Therapy - The use of focused, high-frequency sound waves to produce local hyperthermia in certain diseased or injured parts of the body or to destroy the diseased tissue. |
Diathermy Definitions and Terms
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