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Noun: electroshock therapy  i'lektru`shók 'therupee
  1. The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
    - electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, ECT

Derived forms: electroshock therapies

Type of: electric healing, electrical healing, electrotherapy, galvanism, shock therapy, shock treatment

Encyclopedia: Electroshock therapy