shock therapy


Definition: Meaning of, shock therapy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʃɒk ˈθɛrəpi /

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shock therapy shock therapies
  1. treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
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shock therapy used in phrases

  • electric shock therapy (noun)
    1. a method of treatment for mental illness that involves sending electricity through someone's brain [=  ECT]
  • insulin shock therapy (noun)
    1. the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
  • metrazol shock therapy (noun)
    1. the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma
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