faradic

adjective fa·rad·ic \fə-ˈra-dik, fa-ˈra-\

Definition of FARADIC

: of or relating to an asymmetric alternating current of electricity produced by an induction coil <faradic stimulation of the muscles>

fa·rad·ic also far·a·da·ic \ˌfer-ə-ˈdā-ik, ˌfa-rə-\

1875

Medical Dictionary

adjective fa·rad·ic \fə-ˈrad-ik, far-ˈad-\

: of or relating to an asymmetric alternating current of electricity produced by an induction coil <faradic muscle stimulation>—compare galvanic

fa·rad·ic also far·a·da·ic \far-ə-ˈdā-ik\

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