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• Electron beam
  |Term=electron beam ...mall negatively charged particles in atoms) that can be used for radiation therapy 
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• Gamma ray
  ...a decay]], [[Positron emission|positron emission]], and [[Electron capture|electron capture]]. They are also produced by nuclear reactions such as [[Nuclear fi In medicine, gamma rays are used in [[Radiation therapy|radiation therapy]] to treat certain types of cancer. A concentrated beam of gamma rays is ta
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• EGS (program)
  ...field of [[Radiology]] and [[Medical Imaging]]. The acronym EGS stands for Electron Gamma Shower, which refers to the process of radiation interaction with mat The term EGS originates from the words 'Electron', 'Gamma', and 'Shower'. 'Electron' and 'Gamma' are types of [[Radiation]] used in medical imaging, while 'Sho
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• Gamma radiation
  ...rgy. It is produced by subatomic particle interactions, such as [[Electron|electron]]-[[Positron|positron]] annihilation, [[Neutron|neutron]] decay, or radioac ...However, they are also used in medicine for [[Radiation therapy|radiation therapy]] and [[Medical imaging|medical imaging]].
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• Beta particle
  ...as a '''beta ray''' or '''beta radiation''', is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron that is emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei such as ...h a beta particle (an electron or a positron) is emitted. In the case of [[electron emission]], it is referred to as '''beta minus''' ([[β− decay]]), while
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• Electromagnetic therapy
  == Electromagnetic Therapy == ...Magnet Therapy|Magnet therapy]] or [[Magnetic Field Therapy|Magnetic field therapy]], is a type of [[Alternative Medicine|alternative medicine]] that uses ele
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• TSEB radiotherapy
  |Short definition=TSEB radiotherapy - A type of radiation therapy using electrons aimed at the entire surface of the body. This type of radia ...and organs under the skin. Also called whole-skin electron beam radiation therapy {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Electrotherapy
  The term "Electrotherapy" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, and "therapeia" meaning healing. ...e the use of electrical devices such as [[TENS]] units or [[Interferential Therapy]] machines.
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• Electric bath (electrotherapy)
  ...erapeutic agent. The term "electric bath" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber (from which electricity was first produced) and "bath" meani ...althcare professional and is often used in conjunction with other forms of therapy.
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• Electrotherapeutics
  The term "Electrotherapeutics" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber (a reference to static electricity) and "therapeia" meaning ...[Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation]] (TENS), [[Electroconvulsive Therapy]] (ECT), and [[Deep Brain Stimulation]] (DBS).
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• Electroporation
  The term "electroporation" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, from which electricity was first produced, and "poros" mean ...echnology]], [[genetics]], and [[medicine]]. It is commonly used in [[gene therapy]], where it is used to introduce new genes into cells. It is also used in t
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• Radioactivity
  [[Beta decay]] involves the emission of a beta particle, which is either an electron or a positron. ...owever, radioactivity is also used in medicine, for example in [[radiation therapy]] for cancer treatment.
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• Electrolyte imbalance
  ...organs. The term "electrolyte imbalance" is derived from the Greek words "electron" (amber) and "lytos" (soluble). ...lly involves addressing the underlying cause and may include [[rehydration therapy]], [[dietary changes]], or medication adjustments. In severe cases, hospita
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• Electroshock
  ...tymology of the term "electroshock" can be traced back to the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, and "shock" from the Dutch "schok" meaning to shake or to m ...s back to the early 20th century. The first documented use of electroshock therapy was in 1938 by Italian neuropsychiatrists Ugo Cerletti and Lucio Bini.
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• Electroconvulsive therapy
  == Electroconvulsive therapy == '''Electroconvulsive therapy''' (''pronunciation:'' /ɪˌlɛktroʊkənˈvʌlsɪv ˈθɛrəpi/), often re
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• Biodosimetry
  EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance) biodosimetry involves the measurement of unpaired e ...y is used in a variety of settings, including nuclear accidents, radiation therapy, occupational exposure, and radiological terrorism. It is also used in rese
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• Electrodesiccation
  The term "Electrodesiccation" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, from which electricity was first produced, and "desiccare" * [[Laser therapy]]
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• Gamma
  ...[[X-rays]]. They are produced by subatomic particle interactions, such as electron-positron annihilation, neutral pion decay, radioactive decay, fusion, fissi The [[Gamma Knife]] is a type of radiosurgery (radiation therapy) machine used to treat brain tumors and other brain disorders. It uses focu
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• Cranial electrotherapy stimulation
  ...n" is derived from the Latin word "cranium" meaning skull, the Greek word "electron" meaning amber, from which the concept of electricity was derived, and the * [[Electroconvulsive Therapy]]
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• Cytochrome b5 deficiency
  [[Cytochrome b5]] is a membrane-bound hemoprotein which acts as an electron carrier for several membrane-bound oxygenases. In '''Cytochrome b5 deficien ...manage anemia and blood clotting disorders, as well as hormone replacement therapy for individuals with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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