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Chapter F07 Glossary Flashcards

1
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electrode of an electro therapy device that is used on the area to be treated

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active electrode

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2
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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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alternating current

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3
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unit that measures the strength of an electric current

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ampere

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4
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process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole towards the positive pole

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anaphoresis

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5
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positive electrode of an electrotherapy device; it is usually red and is marked with a P or a +

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anode

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6
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substances that speed up chemical reactions

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catalyst

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7
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process of infusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current form the positive pole toward the negative pole

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cataphoresis

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8
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negative electrode of an electrotherapy device; it is usually black and marked with an N or a -.

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cathode

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9
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switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first sign of an overload

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circuit breaker

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10
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the path of the negative and positive electric currents moving from the generating source through the conductors and back to the generating source

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complete electric current

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11
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any material that conducts electricity

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conductor

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12
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definition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures, or products to prevent undesirable side effects

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contraindication

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13
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a form of anaphoresis; process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackehads in the hair follicles

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disincrustation

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14
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constant, even flowing current that flows in one direction only and is produced by chemical means (ex: batteries)

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direct current

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15
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flow of electricity along a conductor

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electric current

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16
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the movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor

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electricity

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17
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aka probe; applicator for directing electric current from an electrotherapy device to the client’s skin

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electrode

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18
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name given to all of the forms of energy )or radiation) that exist

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electromagmetic spectrum

19
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use of electrical currents to treat the skin

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electrotherapy

20
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prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

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fuse

21
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constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole, that produces chemical changes when it passes through the tissue and fluids of the body.

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galvanic current

22
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completes an electric circuit and carries the current safely away

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grounding

23
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protects from electrical shock by interrupting a household circuit when there is a leak in the circuit

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ground fault interrupter

24
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opposite pole from the active electrode

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inactive electrode

25
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invisible light with longer wavelengths, deeper penetration, less energy, and more heat production than visible light; makes up 60% of natural sunlight

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infrared light

26
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apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current

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inverter

27
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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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invisible light

28
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process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current, such as the use of positive and negative poles of a galvanic machine

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iontophoreses

29
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1,000 watts. The electricity in your house

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kilowatt

30
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aka phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal

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light therapy

31
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an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses

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microcurrent

32
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1/1,000 of an ampere; the current used for facial and scalp treatments

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milliampere

33
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currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments

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modalities

34
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aka insulator; a material that does not transmit electricity

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nonconductor

35
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unit that measures the resistance of an electric current

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ohm

36
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positive or negative poles of an electric current

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polarity

37
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apparatus that changes alternation current to direct current

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rectifier

38
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aka violet ray; 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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tesla high frequency current

39
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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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ultraviolet light

40
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the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen; visible light makes up only 33% of natural sunlight

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visible light

41
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abbreviated as V aka voltage; unit that emasures the pressure or force that pushes electric current forward through a conductor

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volt

42
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measures how much electric energy is being used in one second

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watt

43
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measurement of the distance between two wavelengths

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waveform

44
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distance between successive peaks of electromagnetic waves

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wavelength

cos 241 (13 decks)

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