Definitions of insulin shock therapy
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the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
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synonyms:
insulin shock, insulin shock treatment
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type of:
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shock therapy, shock treatment
treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
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shock therapy, shock treatment
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