NOMBRE | act | terapia electroconvulsiva, electrochoque, TEC | the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma |
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Sentido | The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma. | |
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Sinónimos | electrochoque, TEC | |
General | electroterapia, galvanismo | The therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis) |
tratamiento de shock | treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions | |
Inglés | electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy, ECT | |
Catalán | electroxoc, teràpia electroconvulsiva |
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