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electroconvulsive

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Electroconvulsive therapy is virtually a last-resort technique.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English convulsive English electroconvulsive From electro- + convulsive.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: elektrokonvulzivní — causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks
  • Polish: elektrowstrząsowy — causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks