Definition

A medical treatment that uses electric currents to induce seizures in the brain, often used to treat severe mental health conditions.

Example

Electroshock therapy can be an effective treatment for some patients with depression.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of electroshock therapy for depression?

Yeah, I read about it. It sounds intense.

I was surprised to learn it can actually help some people.

It’s fascinating how different treatments work for different folks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electroshock is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "shock" (from Old English "sceocca", meaning to strike or hit). The term describes a method involving the application of electrical current to induce a shock in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') causing a 'strike' or 'hit' ('shock') to remember that electroshock refers to a medical procedure using electrical currents.

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