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diathermy
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di·a·ther·my  (d-thûrm)
n.
The therapeutic generation of local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents.
dia·thermic (-mk) adj.
diathermy
a method of treatment involving the production of heat in the body by electric currents. Also diathermia. — diathermic, adj.
See also: Remedies
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Noun1.diathermy - a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
modality - a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment


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