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Ect- Meaning & Definition
Ect- Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ect-?

[n] the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ect-: electroconvulsive therapy | electroshock | electroshock therapy

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ect-:

See Also | shock therapy | shock treatment

Ect- In Webster's Dictionary

\Ect-\, Ecto- \Ec"to-\ [Gr. ? outside.] A combining form signifying without, outside, external.

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