electroconvulsive therapy

1. The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma (synset 100707858)
   is a type of:

   • electric healing, electrical healing, electrotherapy, galvanism - the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
   • shock therapy, shock treatment - treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
   same as: ect, electroshock, electroshock therapy

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