- electroshock therapy
- electroshock therapy n electroconvulsive therapy
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(EST) electroconvulsive t.
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electroshock therapy — [ē lek′trəshäk΄, i lek′trəshäk΄] n. a form of shock therapy in which electric current is applied to the brain: see also SHOCK THERAPY * * * … Universalium
electroshock therapy — [ē lek′trəshäk΄, i lek′trəshäk΄] n. a form of shock therapy in which electric current is applied to the brain: see also SHOCK THERAPY … English World dictionary
electroshock therapy — noun the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑electroconvulsive therapy, ↑electroshock, ↑ECT • Hypernyms: ↑shock therapy, ↑shock treatment, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
electroshock therapy — noun Date: 1942 the treatment of mental disorder and especially depression by the application of electric current to the head of a usually anesthetized patient that induces unconsciousness and convulsive seizures in the brain called also… … New Collegiate Dictionary
electroshock therapy — A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving electrical stimulation to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. Also called electroconvulsive therapy and ECT … English dictionary of cancer terms
electroshock therapy — e|lec|tro|shock ther|a|py [ ı,lektrou ʃak ,θerəpi ] noun uncount ECT … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
electroshock treatment — electroshock therapy or electroshock treatment, shock therapy using an electric current passed through the brain: »He has received electroshock therapy to relieve his despondency (New Scientist) … Useful english dictionary
electroshock — noun the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑electroconvulsive therapy, ↑electroshock therapy, ↑ECT • Hypernyms: ↑shock therapy, ↑shock treatment, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
electroshock — noun Date: 1941 1. shock III,5 2. electroshock therapy … New Collegiate Dictionary
therapy — 1. The treatment of disease or disorder by any method. SEE ALSO: therapeutics. 2. In psychiatry, and clinical psychology, a short term for psychotherapy. SEE ALSO: psychotherapy … Medical dictionary
