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

 A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to some areas of the skin. Also called TENS.



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