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Ch. 13 - Basics of Electricity Flashcards

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active electrode

aK-tiv ee-leK-trohd

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Electrode of an electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated.

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alternating current

awl-tur-nayt-ing KuR-rent

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Abbreviated AC; rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; produced by mechanical means and changes directions 60 times per second.

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ampere

aM-peer

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Abbreviated A and also known as amp (AMP); unit that measures the strength of an electric current.

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anaphoresis

an-uh-foh-Ree-sus

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Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole.

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anode

an-ohd

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Positive electrode of an electrotherapy device; the anode is usually red and is marked with a P or a plus (+) sign.

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catalysts

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Substances that speed up chemical reactions.

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cataphoresis

kat-uh-foh-REE-sus

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Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole.

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cathode

KATH-ohd

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Negative electrode of an electrotherapy device; the cathode is usually black and is marked with an N or a minus (–) sign.

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chromophore

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A color component within the skin such as blood or melanin.

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circuit breaker

SUR-kit BRAYK-ar

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Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of overload.

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complete electric circuit

kahm-PLEET ee-LEK-trik SUR-kit

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The path of negative and positive electric currents moving from the generating source through the conductors and back to the generating source.

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conductor

kahn-DUK-tur

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Any material that conducts electricity.

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desincrustation

des-inkrus-TAY-shun

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A form of anaphoresis; process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicles.

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direct current

dy-REKT KUR-unt

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Abbreviated DC; constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only and is produced by chemical means.

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electric current

ee-LEK-trik KUR-unt

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Flow of electricity along a conductor.

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electricity

ee-lek-TRIS-ih-tee

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The movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor.

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electrode

ee-LEK-trohd

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Also known as probe; applicator for directing electric current from an electrotherapy device to the client’s skin.

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electromagnetic spectrum

ee-lek-troh-MAG-ne-tik SPEK-trum

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Also known as electromagnetic spectrum of radiation; name given to all of the forms of energy (or radiation) that exist.

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fuse

FYOOZ

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Prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit.

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galvanic current

gal-VAN-ik KUR-unt

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Constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole, that produces chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body.

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grounding

GROWND-ing

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Completes an electric circuit and carries the current safely away.

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inactive electrode

in-AK-tiv ee-LEK-trohd

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Opposite pole from the active electrode.

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infrared light

in-fruh-RED LYT

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Infrared light has longer wavelengths, penetrates more deeply, has less energy, and produces more heat than visible light; it makes up 60 percent of natural sunlight.

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intense pulse light

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A medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths (broad spectrum) of focused light to treat spider veins, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and redness, wrinkles, enlarged hair follicles and pores, and excessive hair.

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inverter

in-VUR-tur

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Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current.

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invisible light

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Light at either end of the visible spectrum of light that is invisible to the naked eye.

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iontophoresis

eye-ahn-toh-foh-REE-sus

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Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current, such as the use of the positive and negative poles of a galvanic machine.

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kilowatt

KIL-uh-waht

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Abbreviated kw; 1,000 watts.

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laser

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Acronym for light amplification stimulation emission of radiation; a medical device that uses electromagnetic radiation for hair removal and skin treatments.

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light-emitting diode

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Abbreviated LED; a medical device used to reduce acne, increase blood circulation, and improve the collagen content in the skin.

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light therapy

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Also known as phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal.

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microcurrent

MY-kroh-kur-unt

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An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses.

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milliampere

mil-ee-AM-peer

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Abbreviated mA; 1⁄1,000 of an ampere.

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modalities

MOH-dal-ih-tees

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Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments.

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nonconductor

nahn-kun-DUK-tur

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Also known as insulator (IN-suh-layt-ur); a material that does not transmit electricity.

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ohm

OHM

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Abbreviated O; unit that measures the resistance of an electric current.

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photothermolysis

FOTO-ther-moll-ih-sis

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Process that turns the light from a laser device into heat.

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polarity

poh-LAYR-ut-tee

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Negative pole or positive pole of an electric current.

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rectifier

REK-ti-fy-ur

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Apparatus that changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

40
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Tesla high-frequency current

TES-luh HY-FREE-kwen-see KUR-ent

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Also known as violetray; thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments.

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ultraviolet light

ul-truh-VY-uh-let LYT

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Abbreviated UV light and also known as cold light or actinic light (ak-TIN-ik LYT); invisible light that has a short wavelength (giving it higher energy), is less penetrating than visible light, causes chemical reactions to happen more quickly than visible light, produces less heat than visible light, and kills germs.

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visible spectrum of light

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The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen. Visible light makes up only 35 percent of natural sunlight.

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volt

VOLT

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Abbreviated V and also known as voltage; unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes electric current forward through a conductor.

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watt

WAHT

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Abbreviated W; unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second.

45
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waveform

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Measurement of the distance between two wavelengths.

46
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wavelength

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Distance between successive peaks of electromagnetic waves.

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