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electroconvulsive therapy: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
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Electroconvulsive therapy, also known as electroshock or ECT, is a controversial type of psychiatric shock therapy involving the induction of an artificial seizure in a patient by passing electricity through the brain. Researchers remain uncertain as to exactly how ECT affects improvements in mental state, though patients with a variety of conditions have shown improvement after the procedure. ...
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Prefixes meaning outside.
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Engine coolant temperature sensor or its signal circuit.
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is a method of treatment for mental distress/illness. It is mainly used for people with a diagnosis of severe depression who do not appear to be getting better or are not responding to medication. ECT involves passing a current of electricity through the head, which causes a convulsion (fit) in the brain. As medication is given to relax the muscles, there is very little movement of the body.
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