loading...| Preferred Name | Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation | |
| Synonyms |
transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS |
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| Definitions |
A non-invasive form of electroanalgesia that uses conductive gel pads to transmit electrical energy from an external stimulator to peripheral nerves. There are two forms: low-intensity/high frequency and high-intensity/low frequency (dense disperse). The method of action is suspected to involve release of endogenous opioids. It is often used for peripheral neuropathic pain. (from White, Li, and Chiu) |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C21032 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to some areas of the skin. |
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| code |
C21032 |
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| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C156952 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C158037 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977 |
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CPTAC CTRP |
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| DEFINITION |
A non-invasive form of electroanalgesia that uses conductive gel pads to transmit electrical energy from an external stimulator to peripheral nerves. There are two forms: low-intensity/high frequency and high-intensity/low frequency (dense disperse). The method of action is suspected to involve release of endogenous opioids. It is often used for peripheral neuropathic pain. (from White, Li, and Chiu) |
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| Display_Name |
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation |
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| FULL_SYN |
transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS |
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| label |
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Transcutaneous_Electrical_Nerve_Stimulation |
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| Preferred_Name |
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C21032 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0040654 |
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| subClassOf |