Diathermy Definition

dīə-thûrmē
noun
Medical treatment in which heat is produced beneath the skin by a high-frequency electric current, radiation, etc., to warm or destroy tissue.
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Other Word Forms of Diathermy

Noun

Singular:
diathermy
Plural:
diathermies

Origin of Diathermy

  • dia- +‎ -thermy

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Diathermy Sentence Examples

  • Be prepared to use diathermy at these late stages.

  • Options for treatment if it gets too large might include diathermy, laser treatment, surgery or drugs to shrink the gland.

  • The latter may be overcome if the flap is raised by using cutting diathermy.

  • Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy is a safe and effective alternative to ovulation induction with gonadotropins.

  • At these times surgical diathermy is not in use.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIA

Words Ending With

YMYRMY

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Words Starting With D and Ending With Y

Starts With D & Ends With YStarts With DI & Ends With YStarts With D & Ends With MY

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With Y