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Meaning of SHOCK THERAPY

Pronunciation:  shâk 'therupee

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 Definition: [n]  treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
 
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 Synonyms: shock treatment
 
 See Also: ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy, insulin shock, insulin shock therapy, insulin shock treatment, metrazol shock, metrazol shock therapy, metrazol shock treatment, therapy

 

 

 

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