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noun
Synonym of electroconvulsive therapy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: electroconvulsive therapy
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, ECT
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: electrotherapy, galvanism, electric healing, electrical healing, shock therapy, shock treatment
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