Category: T

An ability to survive in relatively high temperature; characteristic of some types of bacteria.  

To the regulation of temperature, especially body temperature.  

Application of heat to the deep tissues by diathermy.  

A thermoelectric battery used in measuring small variations in the degree of heat. It consists of a number of connected dissimilar metallic plates. Under the influence of heat, these plates produce an electric current.  

Application of heat to the deeper tissues of the body by diathermy.  

Pertaining to atomic reactions that result in the fission or fusion of nuclei and the release of large quantities of energy.  

A thermometer that determines the temperature electronically by measuring it from the tympanic membrane of the ear.  

Arresting or impeding the generation of body heat. Halting the generation of heat.  

Unbearable pain on the application oh heat. The situation where even mild heat application results in severe pain.  

Stimulating the production of heat in the body.