Definition

A type of medical treatment that uses electric currents to help heal or relieve pain.

Example

The doctor recommended electrotherapy to help with my muscle pain.

Conversation

Have you heard about electrotherapy for muscle recovery?

Yeah, I've read that it can really help with pain relief.

I might try it after my workouts; I've been feeling sore lately.

That sounds like a good idea! It could really speed up your recovery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrotherapy is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "therapy" (from Greek "therapeia", meaning treatment or healing). The word refers to the treatment of disease by the use of electricity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') being used for 'treatment' ('therapy') — that's how electrotherapy helps in healing.

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