A procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat may come from electric currents, microwaves, radio waves, or ultrasound. Diathermy is a type of hyperthermia therapy. Also called electrodiathermy.
( DY-uh-THER-mee )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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