Iontophoresis is a medical term used to describe a treatment method where medication is delivered into the body using an electrical current. This treatment is commonly used for conditions like excessive sweating, chronic pain, and inflammation. There are several synonyms that can be used for the term iontophoresis, depending on the context of the treatment. These synonyms include electrophoresis, ion transfer, transdermal iontophoresis, and electronic drug delivery. Each synonym describes a slightly different approach to the treatment, but all involve the use of an electrical current to deliver medication or other therapeutic agents into the body.