Iontophoresis (Noun)
Meaning
Therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Iontophoresis is used to deliver medications through the skin for people suffering from muscle and joint pain.
- The physical therapist suggested iontophoresis as a treatment to alleviate inflammation in the patient's knee.
- This non-invasive therapy, known as iontophoresis, involves using low-voltage currents to drive medication ions through the skin.
- Iontophoresis treatment has gained popularity in the treatment of various sports injuries due to its rapid recovery capabilities.
- By attending physical therapy sessions that included iontophoresis, the athlete recovered from his injuries faster than expected.