transthermia
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di·a·ther·my
(dī'ă-ther-mē),Local elevation of temperature within the tissues, produced by high frequency current, ultrasonic waves, or microwave radiation.
Synonym(s): transthermia
[G. dia, through, + thermē, heat]
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