acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000205
A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to certain acupuncture points (spots on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control pain and other symptoms) on the skin. It is being studied in the treatment of dry mouth caused by radiation therapy for cancer. Also called ALTENS.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000205 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | ALTENS |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
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"definition": "A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to certain acupuncture points (spots on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control pain and other symptoms) on the skin. It is being studied in the treatment of dry mouth caused by radiation therapy for cancer. Also called ALTENS.",
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