Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Short-Wave Therapy

The use of focused short radio waves to produce local hyperthermia in an injured person or diseased body area.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The use of focused short radio waves to produce local hyperthermia in an injured person or diseased body area.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Short Wave Therapy
  • Shortwave Therapy
  • Therapy, Short-Wave
  • Therapy, Shortwave
  • Short Wave Therapies
  • Short-Wave Therapies
  • Shortwave Therapies
  • Therapies, Short Wave
  • Therapies, Short-Wave
  • Therapies, Shortwave
  • Therapy, Short Wave

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(75); was see under DIATHERMY 1975-90

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.565w.280w.853
  2. E02w.808.875

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Short-Wave Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012780. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012780
  2. Short-Wave Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73403579