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(di-a-ther-my) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a medical treatment using heat to relieve pain.

Example Sentence

The doctor used diathermy to treat the patient's muscle pain.

More Example Sentences

Diathermy helps to reduce muscle tension.

Synonyms

heat therapy; thermal treatment; physiotherapy

Antonyms

cooling therapy; cryotherapy

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Rhymes

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