electrotherapy
|e-lec-tro-ther-a-py|
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/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈθɛrəpi/
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/ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpi/
medical electrical treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'electrotherapy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ēlektron,' meaning 'amber,' and 'therapeia,' meaning 'healing.'
Historical Evolution
'ēlektron' and 'therapeia' combined in modern English to form 'electrotherapy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any healing involving electricity, but now it specifically refers to medical treatments using electrical energy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the use of electrical energy as a medical treatment, especially for pain relief or muscle stimulation.
The patient underwent electrotherapy to alleviate chronic back pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/25 01:22