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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIonophoresis
/ˌaɪ.ə.nəˈfɔːr.ɪ.sɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of transporting ions through a membrane using an electric field.
"Ionophoresis is often used in medical treatments to enhance drug delivery." - 2
A technique in electrotherapy that facilitates the introduction of ions into the body.
"The physiotherapist recommended ionophoresis to help with the patient's inflammation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ionophoresis' is derived from the Greek roots 'ion' meaning 'going' or 'to go', and 'phoresis' meaning 'carrying'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as a scientific term in the field of biochemistry and medicine, referring to the movement of ions across a membrane under the influence of an electric field.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ionophoresis" is said worldwide
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ionophorèse
Transliteration: ionophorèse
"L'ionophorèse est utilisée pour administrer des médicaments à travers la peau."
Ionophorese
Transliteration: Ionophorese
"Die Ionophorese wird häufig in der Physiotherapie eingesetzt."
ionoforesi
Transliteration: ionoforesi
"L'ionoforesi è una tecnica utile per il trattamento delle infiammazioni."
iontoforesis
Transliteration: iontoforesis
"La iontoforesis se utiliza para mejorar la entrega de medicamentos."
iontoforese
Transliteration: iontoforese
"A iontoforese é uma técnica eficaz na fisioterapia."
आयनफोरेसिस
Transliteration: āyanphoresis
"आयनफोरेसिस का उपयोग दवाओं को त्वचा के माध्यम से पहुँचाने के लिए किया जाता है।"
离子透析
Transliteration: lí zǐ tòu xī
"离子透析在药物输送中发挥着重要作用。"
이온투과법
Transliteration: ion tu-gwa-beob
"이온투과법은 약물 전달을 개선하는 데 사용됩니다."
イオン透過法
Transliteration: ion tōkaho
"イオン透過法は、薬物の送達を改善するために使用されます。"
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