modality

modality /mo·dal·i·ty/ (mo-dal´ĭ-te)

1. a method of application of, or the employment of, any therapeutic agent, especially a physical agent.

2. in homeopathy, a condition that modifies drug action; a condition under which symptoms develop, becoming better or worse.

3. a specific sensory entity, such as taste.

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mo·dal·i·ty (m-dl-t)

n.

1. A therapeutic method or agent, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or electrotherapy, that involves the physical treatment of a disorder.

2. Any of the various types of sensation, such as vision or hearing.

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Modality

A factor or circumstance that makes a patient's symptoms better or worse. Modalities include such factors as time of day, room temperature, the patient's level of activity, sleep patterns, etc.

Mentioned in: Ipecac

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modality

[mōdal′itē]

1 the method of application of a therapeutic agent or regimen.

2 a sensory entity, such as the sense of vision or taste.

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modality,

n 1. the technique of applying a therapeutic regimen or agent.
2. a particular sense, such as the sense of vision.

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modality

1. a method of application of, or the employment of, any therapeutic agent; limited usually to physical agents.

2. a specific sensory entity, such as taste.

3. in homeopathy, a condition that modifies drug action; a condition under which clinical signs develop, becoming better or worse.

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modality

One of the types of sensation (e.g. vision). The term is usually used to specify the sense (e.g. the visual modality, the touch modality).

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Patient discussion about modality.

Q. I would like to know the modality of treatments available for breast cancer. Can anyone explain me? My best friend is 30yrs, female. She is just diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor said that she is in the initial stage and nothing serious. I would like to know the modality of treatments available for breast cancer. Can anyone explain me?

A. i'm sorry to hear...it's not easy to know a good friend of yours have cancer. all you need to know of a the newest and best treatments you can find right here:
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/index.jsp

good luck to you and your friend! and keep me posted.