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Definition of Electroshock
1. Noun. The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma.
Exact synonyms: Ect, Electroconvulsive Therapy, 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
Definition of Electroshock
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Medical Definition of Electroshock
1. Induction of a stress reaction in experimental subjects by means of an electrical shock; applies to either convulsive or non-convulsive states. (12 Dec 1998)
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