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faradize

[far-uh-dahyz]
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verb (used with object), far·a·dized, far·a·diz·ing. Medicine/Medical.
  1. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced alternating electric current (distinguished from galvanize).
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Origin of faradize

From the French word faradiser, dating back to 1860–65. See farad, -ize
Related formsfar·a·di·za·tion, nounfar·a·diz·er, nounfar·a·dism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for faradize

faradize

faradise

verb
  1. (tr) obsolete to treat (an organ or part) with faradic currents
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Derived Formsfaradization or faradisation, nounfaradizer or faradiser, noun
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