Cos Sci: Vocab Chpt 13 (Part 1)

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active electrode

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Electrode of an electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated.

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alternating current

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Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction.

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ampere

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Unit that measures the strength of an electric current.

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anaphoresis

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Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole.

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anode

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Positive electrode of an electrotherapy device; usually red and is marked with a P or a plus (+) sign.

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catalysts

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Substances that speed up chemical reactions.

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cataphoresis

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Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole.

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cathode

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Negative electrode of an electrotherapy device; usually black and is marked with an N or a minus (-) sign.

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chromophore

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A color component within the skin such as blood or melanin.

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circuit breaker

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Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of overload.