Phenomena and Processes

Microwaves

That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum from the UHF (ultrahigh frequency) radio waves and extending into the INFRARED RAYS frequencies.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum from the UHF (ultrahigh frequency) radio waves and extending into the INFRARED RAYS frequencies.

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • Micro Wave
  • Micro Waves
  • Microwave
  • Wave, Micro
  • Waves, Micro
  • EHF Waves
  • Extremely High Frequency Radio Waves
  • Microwave Radiation
  • Ultrahigh Frequency Waves
  • EHF Wave
  • Microwave Radiations
  • Radiation, Microwave
  • Ultrahigh Frequency Wave
  • Wave, EHF
  • Wave, Ultrahigh Frequency

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4 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

/ther use: coordinate with RADIOFREQUENCY THERAPY

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Tree Numbers

  1. G01w.358.500.505w.810w.500w
  2. G01w.750w.250w.810w.500w
  3. G01w.750w.770w.721w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microwaves. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008872. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008872
  2. Microwaves. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave
  3. Microwaves. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127995