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electrostimulation

[-stim′yəlā′shən]

the application of electric current to stimulate bone or muscle tissue for therapeutic purposes, such as facilitation of muscle activation and muscle strengthening. See also electric muscle stimulator.

electrostimulation [e-lek″tro-stim″u-la´shun]

electric stimulation of tissues.

electrostimulation

electric stimulation of tissues.

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