electroconvulsive therapy
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- /i-ˌlek-trō-kən-ˈvəl-siv ˈθɛr ə pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /i-ˌlek-trō-kən-ˈvəl-siv ˈθɛr ə pi/
Definitions of electroconvulsive therapy words
- noun electroconvulsive therapy the treatment of certain psychotic conditions by passing an electric current through the brain to induce coma or convulsions 0
- abbreviation ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY electroshock therapy 0
- noun electroconvulsive therapy (medicine) A biomedical therapy for severely depressed patients in which a brief electric current is sent through the brain of an anesthetized patient. 0
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electroconvulsive therapy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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