iontophoresis
Definition
Noun: A therapeutic technique that uses a mild electrical current to drive charged medication particles (ions) through the skin and into underlying tissues.
Usage
Iontophoresis is a non-invasive medical procedure. It is primarily used in physical therapy and dermatology to deliver medication locally, minimizing systemic side effects. The term is used as a singular, uncountable noun when referring to the technique in general.
Examples
- The physical therapist recommended iontophoresis to reduce inflammation in the tendon.
- Iontophoresis is an effective method for administering anti-inflammatory drugs without injections.
- The patient underwent a series of iontophoresis treatments for plantar fasciitis.
Advanced Usage
- The process or result of using this technique can sometimes be referred to with the verb form "iontophorese".
- The goal is to iontophorese the dexamethasone directly into the inflamed joint.
- The adjective iontophoretic describes anything related to this method.
- The iontophoretic delivery system was attached to the patient's forearm.
Variants and Related Words
- Iontophoretic (Adjective): Pertaining to or using iontophoresis.
- iontophoretic patch, iontophoretic device
- Phonophoresis: A related therapeutic technique that uses ultrasound, rather than electric current, to drive medication into tissues.
- Electrotherapy: A broader category of treatments using electrical energy, which includes iontophoresis.
Synonyms
- Transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery
- Iontotherapeutic delivery
- Electromotive drug administration (EMDA)
Notes on Different Meanings
The word "iontophoresis" has a single, specific meaning in medical and therapeutic contexts. It is not used idiomatically or in common figurative language.
Noun
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therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues
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