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Definition of Electroconvulsive therapy
1. Noun. The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma.
Exact synonyms: Ect, Electroshock, Electroshock Therapy
Generic synonyms: Electric Healing, Electrical Healing, Electrotherapy, Galvanism, Shock Therapy, Shock Treatment
Generic synonyms: Electric Healing, Electrical Healing, Electrotherapy, Galvanism, Shock Therapy, Shock Treatment
Medical Definition of Electroconvulsive therapy
1. Electrically induced convulsions primarily used in the treatment of severe affective disorders and schizophrenia. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Electroconvulsive Therapy
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