traitement aux électrochocs

Definitions of traitement aux électrochocs
  1. noun
    treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
    synonyms: électrothérapie
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    électrothérapie
    the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
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