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shock therapy

noun as in treatment of psychotic states with electrical shock

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At the extreme in this genre is ECT, or shock therapy, which induces seizures—and is typically used as a last resort.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to shock therapy, such as: convulsive therapy, ect, electroconvulsive therapy, electrotherapy, est, and psychosurgery.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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