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diathermy machine

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Noun1.diathermy machine - a medical instrument for local heating of bodily tissues for medical purposes
medical instrument - instrument used in the practice of medicine
microwave diathermy machine - diathermy machine that uses microwave radiation as the source of heat
shortwave diathermy machine - a diathermy machine that uses short wave radiation as the source of heat


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The energy provided by electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and short-wave diathermy machines helps to reduce swelling and pain, and increases circulation, which stimulates the cells to heal damaged tissue.
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