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English noun: electroconvulsive therapy

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


SynonymsECT, electroshock, electroshock therapy


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









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