insulin shock treatment
Definition
Noun: - A medical procedure involving the controlled administration of a large dose of insulin: This term refers to a historical psychiatric treatment where a patient is given enough insulin to induce a state of hypoglycemic shock, characterized by convulsions and coma. It was formerly used, primarily in the mid-20th century, to treat certain severe mental disorders.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Insulin shock treatment was once considered a standard therapy for schizophrenia.
- The use of insulin shock treatment declined with the advent of antipsychotic medications.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Therapeutic Context: The term is primarily used in historical or medical literature discussing past psychiatric practices. It is often contrasted with modern treatments.
- The documentary examined the ethical questions surrounding historical practices like insulin shock treatment.
Variants and Related Words
- Insulin Shock Therapy (n): A synonymous term for the same procedure.
- Insulin Coma Therapy (n): Another synonymous term.
- Hypoglycemic Shock (n): The physiological state induced by the treatment.
Synonyms
- Insulin coma therapy
- Insulin shock therapy
Notes on Usage
- Important: This is a historical medical term. The procedure is no longer a standard or accepted treatment in modern psychiatry due to its significant risks and the development of safer, more effective alternatives. Contemporary usage is almost exclusively in historical, academic, or critical contexts.
Noun
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the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
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