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electroshock therapy

NOUN
  1. the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma

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  • It's best known as electroshock therapy, electrically shocking the brain to produce a seizure, a procedure many only know from its portrayal by Jack Nicholson in the movie "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. CNN Transcript Feb 19, 2005
  • In the 20th century, physicians administered electroshock therapy or injected high doses of insulin to induce seizures.
  • In the 20th century, physicians administered electroshock therapy or injected high doses of insulin to induce seizures.
  • Still others may undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also called electroshock therapy. [Help] Most Recent Posts
  • Electroshock therapy is used for treatment of depression and manic depression.
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock therapy, is typically used to treat severe depression. [Help] Most Recent Posts
  • The treatment prescribed for such phenomena included complete rest, massage, various tonics and special diets, sometimes even electroshock therapy.
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