convulsive therapy

NOUN

electric shock therapy

Synonyms

WEAK

ECT electroconvulsive therapy electroshock electroshock therapy shock therapy shock treatment

NOUN

electroconvulsive therapy

Synonyms

WEAK

ECT electric shock therapy electroshock electroshock therapy shock therapy shock treatment

NOUN

shock therapy

Synonyms

WEAK

ECT EST electroconvulsive therapy electrotherapy psychosurgery shock treatment

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convulsive therapy

Here, Billy is exposed to a newfangled procedure in the annals of psychiatry — electric convulsive therapy.

From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2020