High-Energy shock waves

Preferred Label : High-Energy shock waves;

MeSH definition : 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.;

MeSH synonym : shock waves, high energy; waves, high-energy shock; shock wave, high-energy; shock waves, high-energy; high-energy shock wave; wave, high-energy shock; hesw; high energy shock waves;

Related MeSH term : shock waves, ultrasonic; Shock Wave, Ultrasonic; Ultrasonic Shock Wave; Ultrasonic Shock Waves; Wave, Ultrasonic Shock; Waves, Ultrasonic Shock; Shockwaves, Ultrasonic; Shockwave, Ultrasonic; Ultrasonic Shockwave; Ultrasonic Shockwaves;

Details

Origin ID

D019220;

UMLS CUI

C0376484;

Allowable qualifiers
- adverse effects [MeSH Qualifier]
- therapeutic use [MeSH Qualifier]
Record concept(s)
- High-Energy shock waves [MeSH concept]
- shock waves, ultrasonic [MeSH concept]
See also
- lithotripsy [MeSH Descriptor]
- phonophoresis [MeSH Descriptor]
- sonication [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Natural Phenomenon or Process [UMLS semantic type]

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