Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A non-invasive form of nerve stimulation that typically uses conductive gel pads to transmit electrical energy from an external stimulator to peripheral nerves. While it is usually used for treating peripheral neuropathic pain it has other applications.

**Synonyms:** - TENS - TENS - transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation