NOM | act | galvanisme | the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis) |
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phenomenon | galvanisme | electricity produced by chemical action |
Sentit | The therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis). | |
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Específic | electroxoc, teràpia electroconvulsiva | The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma |
General | teràpia, tractament | (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) |
Anglès | electrotherapy, galvanism, electric healing, electrical healing | |
Espanyol | electroterapia, galvanismo | |
Noms | electroterapeuta, especialista en electroteràpia | someone who specializes in the treatment of disease by electricity |
Verbs | galvanitzar | stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock |
Sentit | electricity produced by chemical action. | |
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General | electricitat | A physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons |
Anglès | galvanism | |
Espanyol | galvanismo |
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