transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
noun
variants
also transcutaneous nerve stimulation
: electrical stimulation of the skin to relieve pain by interfering with the neural transmission of signals from underlying pain receptors
… a physical therapist can show you exercises to maintain strength and movement in the affected area and may also use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, in which a small device transmits electrical impulses that stimulate nerve endings and relieve pain.—Andrew Weil, Self Healing
called also TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
noun
also transcutaneous nerve stimulator
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