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English noun: electroshock therapy

1. electroshock therapy (act) the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma


SynonymsECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock


Broader (hypernym)electric healing, electrical healing, electrotherapy, galvanism, shock therapy, shock treatment









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