electroshock therapy
/ (ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌʃɒk) /
noun
another name for electroconvulsive therapy
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Medical definitions for electroshock therapy
electroshock therapy
n.
electroconvulsive therapy
Cultural definitions for electroshock therapy
electroshock therapy
The passing of an electric current (see also current) through the brain to induce a brief seizure. This therapy is still used to treat major depression when other methods, such as drugs, are ineffective or not well tolerated by the recipient.
notes for electroshock therapy
Although this treatment has been controversial, the careful use of
anesthetics and muscle relaxers in combination with a more controlled use of a lower electric current has reduced the problems that were associated with it in the past.