Synonyms for electroconvulsive therapy
ɪˈlɛk troʊ kənˈvʌl sɪv, ɪˌlɛk-elec·tro·con·vul·sive ther·a·py

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1. electroconvulsive therapynoun

   Synonyms:
   shock therapy

2. electroconvulsive therapynoun

   A biomedical therapy for severely depressed patients in which a brief electric current is sent through the brain of an anesthetized patient, abbreviated ECT.

   Synonyms:
   shock therapy

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1. electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy, ECTnoun

   the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma

   Synonyms:
   electroshock, electroshock therapy

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1. • Electrotherapy
   • Shock Therapy

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1. electroconvulsive therapy

   Synonyms:
   ECT, electroconvulsive treatment, electroshock, electroshock therapy, shock therapy, shock treatment

2. electroconvulsive therapy

   Synonyms:
   Insulin coma therapy, shock therapy (in part)

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1. Ohio State Carpenter:

   If you have what we refer to as a treatment-resistant depression, we may use things like TMS — transcranial magnetic stimulation — and we still use ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy. So there really is a large compendium of therapies available, the key is getting care. The vast majority of people will have their symptoms remit with proper treatment through psychotherapy and/or medication.