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transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (tranz-kyoo-TAY-nee-us ee-LEK-trik NERV STIM-yoo-LAY-shun)

 TENS. A technique in which mild electric currents are applied to some areas of the skin by a small power pack connected to two electrodes. Also called TENS and controlled low-voltage electrical stimulation.

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