electroshock

/i,lektrous'ʃɔk/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medical treatment involving electricity: "electroshock" refers specifically to the administration of a strong electric current through the brain. This procedure is used to induce controlled convulsions and a temporary coma, primarily as a treatment for severe psychiatric conditions.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • Electroshock therapy was once a common treatment for major depression.
    • The use of electroshock has become more refined and safer with modern anesthesia.
    • Some patients report memory loss as a side effect of electroshock.
Advanced Usage
  • "electroshock therapy" (ECT): This is the full technical term for the medical procedure. While "electroshock" alone can refer to the treatment, it is most formally known as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
    • Modern electroshock therapy is conducted under general anesthesia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) (n): The full and more precise clinical term for "electroshock" treatment.
  • Shock therapy (n): A broader, sometimes informal term that can encompass various treatments using electrical stimulation, including electroshock.
Synonyms
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): The formal synonym.
  • Shock treatment: A more general term.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "electroshock" is often used in historical or informal contexts. In modern medical terminology, "Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)" is preferred. The procedure is a regulated psychiatric treatment, not a punishment or a generic electric shock.
Noun
  1. the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma

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