electrotherapeutics
|e-lec-tro-the-ra-peu-tics|
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/ɪˌlɛktroʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks/
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/ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks/
electric treatment
Etymology
'electrotherapeutics' originates from the combination of 'electro-' from 'electric' and 'therapeutics' from Greek 'therapeutikos', meaning 'pertaining to treating'.
'electrotherapeutics' evolved from the combination of 'electro-' and 'therapeutics' in the 19th century as the use of electricity in medicine became more prevalent.
Initially, it referred to any medical treatment involving electricity, and it continues to hold this meaning today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of medicine that deals with the use of electrical energy in the treatment of disease.
Electrotherapeutics is often used in physical therapy to relieve pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 17:27