Chapter 10 Definitions

Question 1

lymphedema

Answer 1

swelling of the lymph nodes caused by blockage of the vessels by protein-rich substances

Question 2

cosine law

Answer 2

a law stating that, as an angle deviates away from 90 degrees, the effective energy is reduced by the multiple of the cosine of the anlge: Effective energy = energy x cosine of the anlge. A deviation of +/- 10 degrees is considered within acceptable limits for therapeutic treatments