transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

noun
variants: also transcutaneous nerve stimulation

Medical Definition of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

: electrical stimulation of the skin to relieve pain by interfering with the neural transmission of signals from underlying pain receptors … a physical therapist can show you exercises to maintain strength and movement in the affected area and may also use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, in which a small device transmits electrical impulses that stimulate nerve endings and relieve pain.— Andrew Weil, Self Healing, September 2004

called also TENS

Other Words from transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator also transcutaneous nerve stimulator noun