Chapter 8 Vocabulary

Question 1

Active electrode

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Alternating current: AC

Answer 2

rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction. Changes 60 times per second.

Question 3

Ampere: AMP

Answer 3

unit that measures the amount of an electric current.

Question 4

Anaphoresis

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Anode

Answer 5

Positive electrode; anode is usually red and is marked with a P or +.

Question 6

Blue light

Answer 6

A light emitting diode for use on clients with acne

Question 7

Cataphoresis

Answer 7

Process of forcing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissue using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole. Tightens and calms.

Question 8

Cathode

Answer 8

Negative electrode; the cathode is usually black and is marked with a N or -.

Question 9

Chromophore

Answer 9

Colored cells or target in the epidermis or dermis that absorbs the laser beams thermal energy, causing the desired injury or destruction of the material.

Question 10

Circuit breaker

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Complete electric circuit

Answer 11

The path of an electric current from the generating source through conductors and back to its original source

Question 12

Conductor

Answer 12

Any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity

Question 13

Converter

Answer 13

Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current

Question 14

Desincrustation

Answer 14

Process used to soften and emulsify sebum and blackheads in the follicles

Question 15

Direct current: DC

Answer 15

constant even flowing current that travels in one direction only an is produced by chemical means

Question 16

Electric current

Answer 16

The flow of electricity along the conductor.

Question 17

Electricity

Answer 17

Atoms that create pure energy; form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects.

Question 18

Electrode

Answer 18

Probe; applicator for directing the electric current from an electrotherapy device to the clients skin

Question 19

Electromagnetic spectrum

Answer 19

Electromagnetic spectrum of radiation; made up of all forms of energy whose spectrum ranges from the longest waves to the shortest

Question 20

Electrotherapy

Answer 20

The use of electrical devices to treat the skin and for therapeutic benefits

Question 21

Fuse

Answer 21

A specific device the prevent excessive current from passing through the circuit

Question 22

Galvanic current

Answer 22

Consists of Direct current DC; uses a positive and negative pole to produce the chemical reaction and ionic reactions.

Question 23

Green light

Answer 23

Light emitting diode for use on the clients hyper pigmentation or for detoxifying the skin

Question 24

Grounding

Answer 24

The ground connection completes the circuit and carries the current safely away to the ground

Question 25

Inactive electrode

Answer 25

Opposite pole from the active electrode

Question 26

Infrared light

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Insulator

Answer 27

Nonconductor; substance that does not easily transmit electricity

Question 28

Intense pulse light: IPL

Answer 28

a medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths of focused light to treat: spider veins, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, etc

Question 29

Invisible light

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Iontophoresis

Answer 30

Ionization; process of infusing water soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current. Like galvanic.

Question 31

Kilowatt:

Answer 31

K; 1,000 watts

Question 32

Laser

Answer 32

Light amplification stimulated emission of radiation; a medical device that uses electromagnetic radiation for hair removal and skin treatments.

Question 33

LED: Light Emitting Diode

Answer 33

a device used to reduce acne;increases skin circulation, and improves collagen

Question 34

Light therapy

Answer 34

Phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal.

Question 35

Microcurrent

Answer 35

Extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses

Question 36

Milliampere: mA

Answer 36

one thousandth of an ampere

Question 37

Modalities

Answer 37

Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments

Question 38

Ohm: O

Answer 38

unit that measures the resistance of an electric current

Question 39

Photothermolysis

Answer 39

Process by which light from a laser is turned into heat

Question 40

Plug

Answer 40

2 or 3-prong connector at the end of an electrical cord.

Question 41

Polarity

Answer 41

Negative or positive pole of an electric current

Question 42

Rectifier

Answer 42

Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current.

Question 43

Red light

Answer 43

Light emitting diode for the use of clients in the stimulation of circulation and collagen and elastin production.

Question 44

Tesla High frequency current: Violet ray

Answer 44

thermal or heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments

Question 45

Ultraviolet radiation (UV)

Answer 45

Invisible rays that have short wavelengths, are the least penetrating rays, produce chemical effects and kills germs

Question 46

Visible light

Answer 46

The primary source of light used in facial and scalp treatment

Question 47

Volt: V or voltage

Answer 47

unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor

Question 48

Watt: W

Answer 48

measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second

Question 49

Wavelength

Answer 49

Distance between 2 successive peaks of electromagnetic waves

Question 50

Yellow light

Answer 50

Light emitting diode which aids in reducing inflammation and swelling