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Definitions for electroconvulsive
elec·tro·con·vul·sive
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electroconvulsiveadjective
Causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks.
Electroconvulsive therapy is virtually a last-resort technique.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of electroconvulsive in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of electroconvulsive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of electroconvulsive in a Sentence
If you have what we refer to as a treatment-resistant depression, we may use things like TMS — transcranial magnetic stimulation — and we still use ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy. So there really is a large compendium of therapies available, the key is getting care. The vast majority of people will have their symptoms remit with proper treatment through psychotherapy and/or medication.
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