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Electroconvulsive Therapy

Medical Definition: Electrically induced convulsions primarily used in the treatment of severe affective disorders and schizophrenia.
Guide Notes: a psychother technique: do not confuse with ELECTROSHOCK, also called "electroconvulsive shock", an exper tool; /adv eff /mortal permitted; DF: note short X ref

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