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di⋅a⋅ther⋅mic

  [dahy-uh-thur-mik]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to diathermy.
2. capable of conducting heat.
Origin:
1830–40; < F diathermique; see dia-, therm-, -ic
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di·a·ther·my   (dī'ə-thûr'mē)   
n.  The therapeutic generation of local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents.
di'a·ther'mic (-mĭk) adj.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: dia·ther·mic
Pronunciation: -mik
Function: adjective
: of or relating to diathermy <diathermic treatment>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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diathermic di·a·ther·mic (dī'ə-thûr'mĭk)
adj.
Relating to or affected by diathermy.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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