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34 Cards in this Set
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Wavelength
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Distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves
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Anaphoresis
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Process of forcing substances into tissues using galvanic current from the negative to positive pole |
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Ohm (O)
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The unit of electrical resistance in an electric current
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Polarity
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Negative or positive pole of an electric current |
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Modalities |
Currents used in electric facial and scalp treatments |
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Insulator
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Substance that does not easily transfer electricity
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Infared rays |
Invisible rays with long wavelengths and deep penetration; produce the most heat of any therapeutic light
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Rectifier |
Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current
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Iontophoresis
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Process of introducing water soluble products into the skin through the use of electric current |
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Sinusoidal current
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Alternating current used in scalp and facial manipulations that produces mechanical contractions
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Volt (V)
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A unit of electrical pressure that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a cinductor
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Watt (W)
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The unit of power (amperes multiplied by volts), indicating how much electric energy is being used in one second
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Visible light
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Electromagnetic radiation that can be seen by the human eye |
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Ultraviolet light
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invisible rays, with short wavelengths and minimal skin penetration, that produce chemical effects and kill germs; also called actinic or cold rays |
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Ground fault circuit interrupter
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A device that senses imbalances in an electric current |
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Tulsa high-frequency current
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Thermal or heat-producing current with a high oscillation rate; also known as violet rays
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Rheostat
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An adjustable resistor used for controlling current in a circuit
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Fuse
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Device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit
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Circuit breaker
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Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first sign of overload
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Complete circuit
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The path of an electric current from the generating source through the conductor and back to its original source
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Conductor |
Any substance, medium, or material that conducts electricity |
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Cathode
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Negative electrode
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Cataphoresis
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Process of forcing acidic substances into tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole
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Amp (ampere)
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Standard unit for measuring the strength of an electric current or the rate of flow of charge in a conductor; also called an amp |
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Anode
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Positive electrode
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converter
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An apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current
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Desincrustation
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Process used to soften and emulsify oil and blackheads in the hair follicles
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Faradic current
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Alternating current that produces a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect
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Alternating current (AC)
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Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction then the opposite direction amp a unit measures the strength of an electric current
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Electrotherapy
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Electronic scalp and facial treatments |
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Electrode |
An applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the skin |
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Direct current (DC)
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Constant current that travels in one direction only and produces a chemical reaction
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Electric current
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The flow of electricity along a conductor
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Galvanic Current
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Constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole, that produces chemical changes in tissues and body fluids
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