basiotripsy

/bæsioʊˈtraɪpsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical procedure that combines a baseline measurement with a tripping of the threshold in order to determine the sensitivity of a patient’s nerves.

“The doctor used basiotripsy to assess the patient’s nerve function after the injury.”

2. noun

A method of testing the threshold of nerve responses, especially in the context of pain management.

“The study used basiotripsy to establish the pain threshold for the participants.”

Synonyms

  • nerve threshold testing
  • pain sensitivity assessment

Antonyms

  • anesthesia
  • nerve desensitization