electroconvulsive therapy

Definition / meaning of electroconvulsive therapy

A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving electrical stimulation to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. Also called ECT and electroshock therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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