Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A non-invasive form of TENS where the gel pads are placed on acupoints and stimulation is alternated between low-intensity/high frequency and high-intensity/low frequency (dense disperse). (from White, Li, and Chiu)

**Synonyms:** - ALTENS - TAES - acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation