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electroshock therapy
noun
called also electroconvulsive therapy
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Word History
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“Electroshock therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electroshock%20therapy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
electroshock therapy
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about electroshock therapy
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