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TEN

Abbreviation for toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

TEN

1. Total enteral nutrition.
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis, see there.
McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

TEN

Abbreviation for toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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Q. How does a Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit help fibromyalgia. My aunt was suggested to go through TENS. Will that really help? How does a Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit help fibromyalgia?

A. ‘TENS’ units are prescribed for chronic pain sufferers and fibromyalgia patients. What is a tens unit? Tens stands for Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A tens unit is essentially a stimulation device consisting of electrodes that are attached to the skin, the unit itself, and a battery to provide current. A Tens unit uses electricity to block nerves from sending pain messages.

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