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Convulsive Therapy

Medical Definition: Convulsions induced in order to treat MENTAL DISORDERS. It is used primarily in the treatment of severe affective disorders and SCHIZOPHRENIA.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with CONVULSIONS /ther; do not confuse X ref SHOCK THERAPY with SHOCK /ther nor X ref INSULIN COMA THERAPY with INSULIN COMA; DF: CONVULSIVE THER
Also Called: Coma Therapy, Insulin,Insulin Shock Therapy
Convulsive Therapy Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Electroconvulsive Therapy - Electrically induced convulsions primarily used in the treatment of severe affective disorders and schizophrenia.

Convulsive Therapy Medical Definitions and Terms

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