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Term | NMES |
Short definition | NLST - A lung cancer screening study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In the study, low-dose spiral CT scans were compared to chest X-rays for their ability to detect lung cancer early. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
NMES - A procedure that uses small electrical impulses to stimulate weak or paralyzed muscles. It helps increase muscle strength, blood flow and range of motion, and relieves muscle spasms. Also called NES, neuromuscular electrical stimulation and therapeutic (subliminal) electrical stimulation
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