Description

Iontophoresis is a therapeutic technique that uses electrical currents to deliver medication through the skin. It is commonly used for treating localized inflammation and pain, as well as for facilitating the absorption of certain drugs.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'iontoforesis' may be used interchangeably with 'electroforesis' in some contexts, but 'iontoforesis' is the preferred clinical term. It is important to maintain a formal register when discussing this treatment, as it is a medical procedure.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor recommended iontophoresis to help reduce the patient's inflammation.

ES: El médico recomendó la iontoforesis para ayudar a reducir la inflamación del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing iontophoresis with electrotherapy; mispronouncing 'iontoforesis' as 'ionoforecia'; using colloquial terms instead of the clinical term.