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Ect

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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