diathermy
noun
dia·ther·my
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Definition of diathermy
: the generation of heat in tissue by electric currents for medical or surgical purposes
Other Words from diathermy
diathermic
\ ˌdī-ə-ˈthər-mik
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adjective
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adjective
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diathermy
noun
dia·ther·my
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plural diathermies
Medical Definition of diathermy
: the generation of heat in tissue by electric currents for medical or surgical purposes
— called also endothermy
— see electrocoagulation, shortwave diathermy