Phenomena and Processes

Electric Impedance

The resistance to the flow of either alternating or direct electrical current.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The resistance to the flow of either alternating or direct electrical current.

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Synonyms

16 entry terms
  • Electrical Impedance
  • Impedance
  • Impedance, Electric
  • Impedance, Electrical
  • Bioelectrical Impedance
  • Biolectric Impedance
  • Electric Resistance
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Ohmic Resistance
  • Impedance, Bioelectrical
  • Impedance, Biolectric
  • Ohmic Resistances
  • Resistance, Electric
  • Resistance, Electrical
  • Resistance, Ohmic
  • Resistances, Ohmic

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Aspects Covered

4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, history, therapeutic use.

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Indexing Annotation

bioelectric impedance analysis of body composition: coordinate with BODY COMPOSITION

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History Note

93

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Previous Indexing

  • Electric Conductivity (1968-1992)
  • Electrophysiology (1966-1967)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Electric Impedance. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017097. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017097
  2. Electric Impedance. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_impedance
  3. Electric Impedance. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179043