Mesh term Electric Stimulation Therapy
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Therapeutics
Description
Application of electric current in treatment without the generation of perceptible heat. It includes electric stimulation of nerves or muscles, passage of current into the body, or use of interrupted current of low intensity to raise the detection threshold of the skin to pain.Browse to child terms:
Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
Deep Brain Stimulation
Electric Countershock
Electroacupuncture
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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