electrosleep

electrosleep
elec·tro·sleep i-'lek-trō-.slēp n profound relaxation or a state of unconsciousness induced by the passage of a very low voltage electric current through the brain

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elec·tro·sleep (e-lekґtro-slēp) the use of low-intensity electricity, below the threshold for inducing convulsions; formerly used in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and depression.

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