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Thermophore
Ther´mo`phore
| n. | 1. | An apparatus for conveying heat, as a case containing material which retains its heat for a considerable period. |
thermophore
thermophore [ther´mo-for] 1. a device or apparatus for retaining heat.2. an instrument for estimating heat sensibility.ther·mo·phore (ther'mō-fōr), 1. An arrangement for applying heat to a part; consists of a water heater, a tube conveying hot water to a coil, and another tube conducting the water back to the heater. 2. A flat bag containing certain salts that produce heat when moistened; used as a substitute for the hot-water bag. [thermo- + G. phoros, bearing] ther·mo·phore (thĕr'mō-fōr) 1. An arrangement for applying heat to a part; consists of a water heater, a tube conveying hot water to a coil, and another tube conducting the water back to the heater. 2. A flat bag containing certain salts that produce heat when moistened; used as a substitute for the hot-water bag. [thermo- + G. phoros, bearing]ther·mo·phore (thĕr'mō-fōr) Arrangement for applying heat to a body part; consists of a water heater, tube conveying hot water to a coil, and another tube conducting water back to heater. [thermo- + G. phoros, bearing] |