electroshock | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,psychology) the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma | |
Synonyms: | electroshock_therapy electroconvulsive_therapy ECT | |
Related terms: | shock_therapy | |
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