galvanismo

Definitions of galvanismo
  1. noun
    the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
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    electrochoque
    the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
  2. noun
    electricity produced by chemical action
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