microcurrent
(redirected from low-intensity stimulator)mi·cro·cur·rent
(mī'krō-kŭr'rĕnt)An electrotherapeutic modality that uses low levels of electrical current (less than 1 mAmp) to facilitate circulation and cellular healing or to reduce pain or edema.
Synonym(s): low-intensity stimulator, microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulator, microcurrent electrical stimulator.
Synonym(s): low-intensity stimulator, microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulator, microcurrent electrical stimulator.
microcurrent (mīˑ·krō·kerˈ·
nt),
nt)n small current used in a noninvasive electrotherapy technique where electrodes are applied at acupuncture points.