About The Word Electroconvulsive therapy

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Electroconvulsive therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy Meaning & Definition
Electroconvulsive therapy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Electroconvulsive therapy?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Electroconvulsive therapy: ECT | electroshock | electroshock therapy

Related Terms | Find terms related to Electroconvulsive therapy:

See Also | shock therapy | shock treatment

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