electroconvulsive

electroconvulsive

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French électro-bor.
Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.
Latin ēlectrum
Latin electro-bor.
English electro-
English convulsive
English electroconvulsive

    From electro- + convulsive.

    Adjective

    electroconvulsive (not comparable)

    1. (medicine) Causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks.
      Electroconvulsive therapy is virtually a last-resort technique.

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