Definition

A medical treatment that uses electric current to deliver medication through the skin.

Example

The doctor recommended iontophoresis to help reduce the patient's pain.

Conversation

Have you heard about iontophoresis for pain relief?

Yeah, I read that it helps deliver medication through the skin.

I wonder if it really works as well as they say.

It seems promising, especially for localized treatment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iontophoresis is formed from "ion" (from Greek "ion", meaning going or to go) and "phoresis" (from Greek "phoresis", meaning carrying). The term describes the process of carrying ions through the skin using an electric current.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ions' as particles that are 'carried' ('phoresis') through the skin with the help of electricity.

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