faradism
- Faradic (induction) electricity.- surging f. a current of gradually increasing and decreasing amplitude obtained by interposing a rhythmic resistance to the alternating current produced by the induction coil.
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far·a·dism 'far-ə-.diz-əm n the application of a faradic current of electricity (as for therapeutic purposes)* * *
n.the use of induced rapidly alternating electric currents to stimulate nerve and muscle activity. See also electrotherapy.* * *
far·a·dism (farґə-diz-əm) 1. induced current. 2. induced current in a rapidly alternating current. 3. faradization.
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Faradism — Far a*dism, Faradization Far a*di*za tion, n. (Med.) The treatment with faradic or induced currents of electricity for remedial purposes. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
faradism — noun Date: 1876 the application of a faradic current of electricity (as for therapeutic purposes) … New Collegiate Dictionary
faradism — far·a·dism (fărʹə dĭz əm) n. Faradization. * * * … Universalium
faradism — n. electrical induction, electromagnetism; medical use of faradic electrical currents … English contemporary dictionary
faradism — far·a·dism … English syllables
faradism — n. the use of induced rapidly alternating electric currents to stimulate nerve and muscle activity. See also: electrotherapy … The new mediacal dictionary
faradism — /ˈfærədɪzəm/ (say faruhdizuhm) noun 1. induced electricity. 2. Medicine its application for therapeutic purposes … Australian English dictionary
faradism — … Useful english dictionary
Фарадизм (Faradism) — применение индуктированных быстро чередующихся электрических токов для стимуляции нервной и мышечной активности. См. также Электротерапия. Источник: Медицинский словарь … Медицинские термины
surging faradism — a faradic current of gradually increasing and decreasing amplitude; obtained by introducing a rhythmically varying series resistance into the circuit … Medical dictionary
