Electroshock Therapy (Noun)
Meaning
The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient was treated with electroshock therapy to alleviate severe depression that had not responded to other treatments.
- Electroshock therapy was once widely used to treat mental illnesses, but its use has declined significantly in recent years.
- The doctor explained the risks and benefits of electroshock therapy to the patient before proceeding with the treatment.
- Some critics argue that electroshock therapy is inhumane and should be banned due to its potential for long-term cognitive damage.
- The hospital's psychiatric ward offered electroshock therapy as a last resort for patients with treatment-resistant mental illnesses.