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Meaning of "electrotherapy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ELECTROTHERAPY

electrotherapy  [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELECTROTHERAPY

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Electrotherapy is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ELECTROTHERAPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy as a medical treatment In medicine, the term electrotherapy can apply to a variety of treatments, including the use of electrical devices such as deep brain stimulators for neurological disease. The term has also been applied specifically to the use of electric current to speed wound healing. Additionally, the term "electrotherapy" or "electromagnetic therapy" has also been applied to a range of alternative medical devices and treatments. It has not been found to be effective in increasing bone healing.

Definition of electrotherapy in the English dictionary

The definition of electrotherapy in the dictionary is treatment in which electric currents are passed through the tissues to stimulate muscle function in paralysed patients.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ELECTROTHERAPY


apitherapy
ˌeɪpɪˈθɛrəpɪ
aromatherapy
əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ
balneotherapy
ˌbælnɪəˈθɛrəpɪ
bibliotherapy
ˌbɪblɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
brachytherapy
ˌbrækɪˈθɛrəpɪ
chemotherapy
ˌkiːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ
cryotherapy
ˌkraɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
hydrotherapy
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
hypnotherapy
ˌhɪpnəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
immunotherapy
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
mesotherapy
ˌmɛsəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
monotherapy
ˌmɒnəˈθɛrəpɪ
phototherapy
ˌfəʊtəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
physiotherapy
ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
phytotherapy
ˌfaɪtəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
psychotherapy
ˌsaɪkəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
radiotherapy
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
thalassotherapy
ˌθæləsəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
therapy
ˈθɛrəpɪ
thermotherapy
ˌθɜːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELECTROTHERAPY

electrotechnical
electrotechnician
electrotechnics
electrotechnological
electrotechnology
electrotherapeutic
electrotherapeutical
electrotherapeutics
electrotherapist
electrothermal
electrothermal printer
electrothermic
electrothermy
electrotint
electrotonic
electrotonus
electrotype
electrotyper
electrotypic
electrotypist

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELECTROTHERAPY

behaviour therapy
cognitive therapy
combination therapy
craniosacral therapy
crapy
electroconvulsive therapy
family therapy
gene therapy
group therapy
hormone replacement therapy
occupational therapy
pharmacotherapy
physical therapy
radiation therapy
retail therapy
root-canal therapy
sex therapy
shock therapy
speech therapy
triple combination therapy
zone therapy

Synonyms and antonyms of electrotherapy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «electrotherapy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELECTROTHERAPY

Find out the translation of electrotherapy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of electrotherapy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «electrotherapy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

电疗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

electroterapia
570 millions of speakers

English

electrotherapy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विद्युत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكهربائي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

электролечение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

eletroterapia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তাড়িত্
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

électrothérapie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Electrotherapy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Elektro
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

電気療法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전기 요법
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Electrotherapy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

liệu pháp điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின்னாற்றல் கொண்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इलेक्ट्रोथेरपी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elektroterapi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elettroterapia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

elektroterapia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

електролікування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

electroterapie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ηλεκτροθεραπεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

elektroterapie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

elektroterapi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

elektroterapi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of electrotherapy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ELECTROTHERAPY»

The term «electrotherapy» is regularly used and occupies the 93.312 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ELECTROTHERAPY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «electrotherapy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «electrotherapy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about electrotherapy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELECTROTHERAPY»

Discover the use of electrotherapy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to electrotherapy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Practical Electrotherapy: A Guide to Safe Application
'Practical Electrotherapy' is the only book of its kind which describes how to apply common electrotherapy modalities to a patient in the clinical setting.
John Fox, Tim Sharp, 2007
2
Electrotherapy: Evidence-based Practice
A well established and popular textbook which comprehensively covers the use of electrotherapy in clinical practice.
Sheila Kitchen, Sarah Bazin, 2002
3
Electrotherapy: evidence-based practice
When it comes to making a clinical decision with regard to electrotherapy as a component of treatment (and taking into account the preceding sections), it can be seen that the effects of the intervention appear to be both modality and dose ...
Tim Watson, 2008
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Electrotherapy Explained: Principles and Practice
This book explains the principles and practice of modern electrotherapy. It provides all the latest information on the subject for all those seeking a comprehensive, well-referenced and user-friendly introduction to electrotherapy.
Valma J. Robertson, Alex Ward, John Low, 2006
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Clayton's electrotherapy
A well-established and popular textbook which comprehensively covers the use of electrotherapy in clinical practice.
Sheila Kitchen, Sarah Bazin, 1996
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Clinical Electrophysiology: Electrotherapy and ...
This edition has a new chapter on electrical stimulation and biofeedback for genitourinary dysfunction, including incontinence management in both women and men.
Andrew J. Robinson, Andrew J. Robinson (Ph. D.), Lynn Snyder-Mackler, 2008
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Electrotherapy clinical procedures manual
Reflecting state-of-the-art advances in the field, this time-saving guide provides quick access to proven electrotherapeutic tests and treatments. Inside, you'll find illustrated protocols that are understandable at a glance.
Theresa Nalty, Mohamed Sabbahi, 2001
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Principles and practice of electrotherapy
This text provides a practical manual that describes the indications, contraindications, and application techniques of electrotherapy.
Joseph Kahn, 2000
9
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation: Its First Fifty Years, ...
In Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation, Its First Fifty Years, Plus Three, Dr. Ray Smith shows that modern physicians also know that electricity heals.
Ray B. Smith, 2008
10
Electrotherapy in rehabilitation
Aimed at physical therapists and students of rehabilitation, this series exposes the reader to today's most challenging concepts in rehabilitation in a problem-solving format.
Meryl R. Gersh, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELECTROTHERAPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term electrotherapy is used in the context of the following news items.
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SEBTA 2015 won by Lowestoft's Ellie Glover
Lowestoft College student Ellie Glover has won Carlton Beauty & Spa's annual Student Electrotherapy Beauty Therapist Award (SEBTA). «Professional Beauty, Jul 15»
2
Former facility for criminally insane women in Tasmania, called …
"I guess they would have had ice baths and LSD treatment and lobotomies and electrotherapy but the place is what it is and there's no point ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
3
Spa treatments that will turn back the clock
Mild electrotherapy and massage of rollers penetrate plant-based ingredients deep into the skin. High frequency action then oxygenates and ... «InsideHalton.com, Jul 15»
4
Zynex Receives DMEPROS Program Accreditation
Zynex, founded in 1996, markets and sells its own design of electrotherapy medical devices used for pain management and rehabilitation; and ... «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
5
Tesla coil produces astonishingly beautiful mini-lightning storms …
Equipped with a 1920s-era electrotherapy device purchased on eBay, photographer Marc Simon Frei has captured a series of mini-storms. «Siliconrepublic.com, Jun 15»
6
Cold plasma technique helps wounds heal quicker
“UV, ozone and electrotherapy are already available, but plasma achieves a better effect in a shorter period of time,” he said. Working with ... «The Engineer, Jun 15»
7
Hospital Angamos presents new therapy and rehab space
80 billion, has two medical clinics, seven cabins with physical therapy equipment, ultrasound, electrotherapy, combination therapy, a cabin for ... «Peru this Week, Jun 15»
8
Approach to Hemorrhoids:
Direct current electrotherapy also uses a device that is inserted through an anoscope (Ultroid, Ultroid Technologies, Inc). 35 This procedure ... «Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, Jun 15»
9
A cure for cellulite? Mother-of-four puts orange peel-busting …
Having studied physics when he was younger, he turned to electrotherapy and radio-frequency and developed his own approach. Such was its ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
10
Death puts delay on regulating medical devices in spotlight
The electrotherapy device was reportedly a gift from Chan's former ... The electrotherapy machine used on Ho comes under Class II or Class III. «Hong Kong Standard, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Electrotherapy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/electrotherapy>. Apr 2024 ».
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