Electroshock
| Definition: |
Induction of a stress reaction in experimental subjects by means of an electrical shock; applies to either convulsive or non-convulsive states. |
| Notes: |
exper shock by electricity, usually in psychol exper: do not confuse with ELECTRIC INJURIES or ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY; X ref ELECTROCONVULSIVE SHOCK: do not coord with CONVULSIONS; electrocountershock = ELECTRIC COUNTERSHOCK |
Electroshock Definitions and Terms
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