Definitions of shock therapy
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treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
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synonyms:
shock treatment
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types:
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ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy
the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
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insulin shock, insulin shock therapy, insulin shock treatment
the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
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metrazol shock, metrazol shock therapy, metrazol shock treatment
the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma
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type of:
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therapy
(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
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ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy
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