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Who coined the term diathermy?

  • German physician
  • Karl Franz Nagelschmidt (correct)
  • Jacques Arsene d'Arsonval
  • Greek origin

    • Which technique is used for deep heating in tissue for therapeutic purposes?

  • Shortwave diathermy (correct)
  • Ultrasound diathermy
  • Electric diathermy
  • Microwave diathermy

    • What is the range of short-wave radio frequencies used in shortwave diathermy?

  • 1000-2000 MHz
  • 1-100 MHz (correct)
  • 200-500 MHz
  • 10-50 MHz

    • What is the main purpose of diathermy in surgery?

    <p>Cauterize blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the technique used to create higher tissue temperatures to destroy neoplasms?

    <p>Hyperthermia treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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