medical diathermy


med·i·cal di·a·ther·my

diathermy of mild degree causing no destruction of tissue. Synonym(s): thermopenetration

med·i·cal di·a·ther·my

(med'i-kăl dī'ă-thěr-mē) Diathermy of mild degree causing no destruction of tissue.

medical diathermy

The generation of heat within the body by the application of high-frequency oscillatory current for warming, but not damaging, tissues.See also: diathermy