transthermia

transthermia
SYN: diathermy. [trans- + G. therme, heat]

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Diathermy — The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also called cauterization or electrodiathermy. * * * Local elevation of temperature within the tissues, produced by high frequency current, ultrasonic waves, or microwave radiation. SYN: transthermia. [G …   Medical dictionary

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