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Descriptor English:   High-Energy Shock Waves 
Descriptor Spanish:   Ondas de Choque de Alta Energía 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Ondas de Choque de Alta Energia 
Synonyms English:   HESW
High Energy Shock Waves
High-Energy Shock Wave
Shock Wave, High-Energy
Shock Wave, Ultrasonic
Shock Waves, High Energy
Shock Waves, High-Energy
Shock Waves, Ultrasonic
Shockwave, Ultrasonic
Shockwaves, Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic Shock Wave
Ultrasonic Shock Waves
Ultrasonic Shockwave
Ultrasonic Shockwaves
Wave, High-Energy Shock
Wave, Ultrasonic Shock
Waves, High-Energy Shock
Waves, Ultrasonic Shock  
Tree Number:   G01.750.770.776.891.500
Definition English:   High-amplitude compression waves, across which density, pressure, and particle velocity change drastically. The mechanical force from these shock waves can be used for mechanically disrupting tissues and deposits. 
See Related English:   Lithotripsy
Phonophoresis
Sonication
 
History Note English:   1997; for SHOCKWAVES, ULTRASONIC use ULTRASONICS 1987-2009 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AE adverse effects TU therapeutic use
Record Number:   33180 
Unique Identifier:   D019220 

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