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iontophoresis

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iontophoresis [aɪˌɒntəʊfəˈriːsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem a technique for studying neurotransmitters in the brain by the application of experimental solutions to the tissues through fine glass electrodes
[from Greek iont-, ion, from ienai to go + -phoresis]
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Noun1.iontophoresis - therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues
electromotive drug administration, EMDA, ionic medication, iontotherapy
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"


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Chapter 9 deals with electrical terms, types of waveforms and generators, and electrode placement; chapter 10 deals with the clinical application of electrical stimulation for acute and chronic pain, neuromuscular re-education, wound healing, and drug delivery with iontophoresis.
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25 mg ROFA (a pulmonary load that abolished endothelium-dependent dilation), the arteriolar responses to PHE iontophoresis were identical to those in saline-treated rats.
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Also effective for ITB syndrome are iontophoresis treatments, which use special equipment to electronically deliver dexamethasone into the skin at the point of inflammation.
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