Piezo-Electric Current Therapy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A minimally invasive, experimental form of electroanalgesia based upon the theory that rapid electrical stimulation of A-delta and C pain fibers can lead to nociceptive afferent input depression. This may be due to exogenous endorphin production release after stimulation. (White, Li, and Chiu)

**Synonyms:** - PECT