Electromedical

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈmɛdɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to medical devices or treatments that use electrical current or electromagnetic energy.

Etymology

From electro- + medical. Emerged in the 20th century as electricity became essential to modern medicine.

Kelly Says

Electromedical devices range from simple EKGs measuring heart electricity to defibrillators delivering shocks that can restart stopped hearts—all using electricity to diagnose or treat.

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