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electroconvulsive therapy (ee-LEK-troh-kun-VUL-siv THAYR-uh-pee)

 A treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving electrical stimulation to the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. Also called ECT and electroshock therapy.



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