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Milady standard Fundamentals Esthetics Exam Review Book > Chapter 8 Vocabulary > Flashcards

Chapter 8 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Active electrode

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

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Alternating current: AC

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

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Ampere: AMP

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unit that measures the amount of an electric current.

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Anaphoresis

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

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Anode

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

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Blue light

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A light emitting diode for use on clients with acne

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Cataphoresis

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

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Cathode

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

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Chromophore

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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.

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Circuit breaker

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

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Complete electric circuit

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

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Conductor

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Any substance, material, or medium that easily transmits electricity

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Converter

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Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current

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Desincrustation

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

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Direct current: DC

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

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Electric current

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The flow of electricity along the conductor.

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Electricity

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

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Electrode

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

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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

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Electrotherapy

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

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21
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Fuse

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

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Galvanic current

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

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Green light

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

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Grounding

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

25
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Inactive electrode

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Opposite pole from the active electrode

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Infrared light

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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

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Insulator

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Nonconductor; substance that does not easily transmit electricity

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Intense pulse light: IPL

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

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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

30
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Iontophoresis

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

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Kilowatt:

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K; 1,000 watts

32
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Laser

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

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LED: Light Emitting Diode

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

34
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Light therapy

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

35
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Microcurrent

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

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Milliampere: mA

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one thousandth of an ampere

37
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Modalities

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Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments

38
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Ohm: O

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unit that measures the resistance of an electric current

39
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Photothermolysis

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Process by which light from a laser is turned into heat

40
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Plug

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

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Polarity

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Negative or positive pole of an electric current

42
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Rectifier

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Apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current.

43
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Red light

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

44
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Tesla High frequency current: Violet ray

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

45
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Ultraviolet radiation (UV)

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

46
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Visible light

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The primary source of light used in facial and scalp treatment

47
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Volt: V or voltage

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

48
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Watt: W

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

49
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Wavelength

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Distance between 2 successive peaks of electromagnetic waves

50
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Yellow light

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Light emitting diode which aids in reducing inflammation and swelling

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