Diathermy

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Diathermy
TermDiathermy
Short definitiondiathermy - (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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