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ionophoresis

ionophoresis

1 9.9
Use of a small electric current to push charged medicine through the skin
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪənəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : iontoforesis
  • She tried ionophoresis sessions to deliver anti-inflammatory medication through the damaged skin area.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended ionophoresis for pain relief.

  • After treatment with ionophoresis, his localized pain decreased and the topical drug penetrated better.

  • The clinic offered ionophoresis to reduce excessive sweating in affected patients.

  • During ionophoresis, a mild electric current is applied.

  • The doctor explained that ionophoresis could help deliver medication directly through the skin.

  • After the treatment, she felt the effects of ionophoresis as the drug absorbed into her body.

  • Many dermatologists use ionophoresis to improve the efficacy of certain skin treatments.

Synonyms

iontophoresis
vsionophoresis
  • Specialized
9.9

A treatment that uses a small electric current to push medicine through the skin

is the broader method that also covers systemic as well as local delivery
electromotive drug administration
vsionophoresis
  • Specialized
9.1

A medical method that uses a small electric current to push medicine into body tissues

is the general technique but can be applied systemically as well as locally
EMDA
vsionophoresis
  • Specialized
9.9

A treatment that uses a small electric current to carry medicine into body tissues

is the same method but described with slightly different technical phrasing
iontotherapy
vsionophoresis
  • Specialized
9.9

A medical treatment that uses a small electric current to push medicine through the skin

focuses on therapeutic use via skin but is less explicit about systemic effect
ionic medication
vsionophoresis
  • Specialized
6.5

A treatment that uses a small electric current to push medicine into body tissue

emphasizes the controlled current driving ions, including possible broader systemic treatment

Surface Forms

ionophoresis singular
ionophoreses plural

Morphology

ionophoresis = phoresis (semi-transparent) = iono + phoresis

The medical sense is built from 'iono-' (ions) + 'phoresis' (carrying), but the specific procedural meaning (driving ions through the skin) is a specialized extension, so learners will only partially infer it from components.

Etymology

Ionophoresis comes from ion, a 'charged particle', and phoresis, a Greek word meaning 'to carry'. So, in medicine ionophoresis is a treatment that uses electricity to help carry charged drug particles through the skin.