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{{Definitions | {{Definitions | ||
|Term=diathermy | |Term=diathermy | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=diathermy - {{Pronunciation}} (DY-uh-THER-mee) A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat can come from electric currents, microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 11 January 2023
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| Term | Diathermy |
| Short definition | diathermy - (pronounced) (DY-uh-THER-mee) A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat can come from electric currents, microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
diathermy - (pronounced) (DY-uh-THER-mee) A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat can come from electric currents, microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound. Diathermy is a form of hyperthermia therapy. Also called electrodiathermy
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