electroshock therapy
معنی فارسی
درمان با ضربه برقي
معنی کامل و مثالها
/-shäk´/
● (روان پزشکی) درمان با تکانه (یا ضربه) ی برقی، تکانه درمانی (برقی)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from 'electro-' meaning 'electric', 'shock' meaning 'a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience', and 'therapy' meaning 'treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.'
مثال
- Electroshock therapy is used to treat severe depression.
- The patient was resistant to electroshock therapy.
- Electroshock therapy has been criticized for its side effects.
ترکیبهای رایج
Undergo electroshock therapy Recommend electroshock therapy Resistant to electroshock therapy
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma