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electrotherapy

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e·lec·tro·ther·a·py  (-lktr-thr-p)
n. pl. e·lec·tro·ther·a·pies
Medical therapy using electric currents. Also called electrotherapeutics.
electrotherapy [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ]
n
(Medicine) treatment in which electric currents are passed through the tissues to stimulate muscle function in paralysed patients
electrotherapist  n
electrotherapy
electrotherapeutics. — electrotherapist, n.
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Noun1.electrotherapy - the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
electric healing, electrical healing, galvanism
therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"
ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy - the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
Translations
electrotherapy [ɪˌlektrəʊˈθerəpɪ] N → electroterapia f
electrotherapy [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpi] n → électrothérapie f
electrotherapy
n (Med) → Elektrotherapie f
electrotherapy [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ] n → elettroterapia
electrotherapy [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ] n → elettroterapia


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