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COS CH13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active Electrode | Electrode of an electrotherapy device that is used on the area to be treated. |
| Alternating current | Abbreviated AC; rapid and interrupted current |
| Ampere | Abbreviated A and also known as amp; unit that measures the strength of an electric current. |
| Anaphoresis | Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole. |
| Anode | Positive electrode of an electrotherapy device; the anode is usually red and is marked with a P or a plus (+) sign. |
| Catalysts | Substances that speed up chemical reactions. |
| Cathode | Negative electrode of an electrotherapy device; the cathode is usually black and is marked with an N or a minus (-). |
| Chromophore | A color component within the skin such as blood or melanin. |
| Circuit breaker | Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of overload. |
| Complete electric circuit | The path of negative and positive electric currents moving from the generating source through the conductors and back to the generating source |
| Conductor | any material that conducts electricity. |
| Desincrustation | A form of anaphoresis; process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicles. |
| Direct current | Abbreviated DC; constant |
| Electric current | Flow of electricity along a conductor. |
| Electricity | The movement of particles around an atom that creates pure energy. |
| Electrode | Also known as probe; applicator for directing electric current from an electrotherapy device to the client's skin. |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | Also known as electromagnetic spectrum of radiation; name given to all of the forms of energy (radiation) that exist. |
| Fuse | Prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit. |
| Galvanic current | Constant and direct current |
| Grounding | Completes an electric circuit and carries the current safely away. |
| Inactive electrode | Opposite pole from the active electrode. |
| Infrared light | Infrared light has longer wavelengths |
| Intense pulse light | A medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths (broad spectrum) of focused light to treat spider veins hyperpigmentation |
| Invisible light | Light at either end of the visible spectrum of light that is invisible to the naked eye. |
| Iontophoresis | Process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current |
| Kilowatt | Abbreviated K; 1 |
| Laser | Acronym for light amplification stimulation emission of radiation; a medical device that uses electromagnetic radiation for hair removal and skin treatments. |
| Light-emitting diode | Abbreviated LED; a medical device used to reduce acne increase skin circulation and improve the collagen content in the skin. |
| Light therapy | Also known as phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles |
| Micro current | An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses. |
| Millampere | Abbreviated mA; 1/1000 of an ampere. |
| Modalities | Currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments. |
| Nonconductor | Also known as insulator; a material that does not transmit electricity. |
| Ohm | Abbreviated O; unit that measures the resistance of an electric current. |
| Photothermolysis | Process that turns the light from a medical laser device into heat. |
| Polarity | Negative pole or positive pole of an electric current. |
| Rectifier | Apparatus that changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). |
| Tesla high-frequency current | Also known as violet ray; thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments. |
| Ultraviolet light | Abbreviated UV light and also known as cold light or actinic light; invisible light that has a short wavelength (giving it higher energy) |
| Visible spectrum of light | The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen. Visible light makes up only 35% of natural sunlight. |
| Volt | Abbreviated V and also known a voltage; unit that measures the pressure of force that pushes electric current forward through a conductor. |
| Watt | Abbreviated W; unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second. |
| Waveform | Measurement of the distance between two wavelengths. |
| Wavelength | Distance between successive peaks of electromagnetic waves. |
| cataphoresis | Process of fusing an acidic (positive) product into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive pole toward the negative pole. |
| inverter | Apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current. |
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