Cos Sci: Vocab Chpt 13 (Part 3)

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light therapy

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Also known as phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal.

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microcurrent

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An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses.

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milliampere

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mA; 1/1000 of an ampere.

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modalities

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Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments.

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nonconductor

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Also known as insulator; a material that does not transmit electricity.

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ohm

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O; unit that measures the resistance of an electric current.

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photothermolysis

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Process that turns the light from a medical lasers device into heat.

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polarity

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Negative pole or positive pole of an electric current.

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rectifier

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Apparatus that changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

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Tesla high-frequency current

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Also known as violet ray; thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments.