transthermia

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• transthermia — SYN: diathermy. [trans + G. therme, heat] …   Medical dictionary

• 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