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English noun: galvanism

1. galvanism (phenomenon) electricity produced by chemical action


Broader (hypernym)electricity

2. galvanism (act) the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)


Synonymselectric healing, electrical healing, electrotherapy


Broader (hypernym)therapy


Narrower (hyponym)ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy









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