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electroconvulsive

/ɪˌlɛktroʊkənˈvʌlsɪv/ /ɪˌlɛktroʊkənˈvʊlsɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks.

Examples :

"Electroconvulsive therapy is virtually a last-resort technique."
medicine physiology electric

Related Words

Illustration therapy

therapy noun

/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/

Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

"After the doctor diagnosed her with depression, she started therapy to help her feel better. "

Illustration technique

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

Illustration shocks

shocks noun

/ʃɑks/

A sudden, heavy impact.

"The train hit the buffers with a great shock."

Illustration last

last adjective

/last/ /ɫast/ /lɑːst/ /læst/

Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

"“Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick."

Illustration resort

resort noun

/ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/

A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

"After a long school year, the family decided to go to a mountain resort for a relaxing vacation. "

Illustration seizures

seizures noun

/ˈsiʒərz/ /ˈsiʒʊrz/

The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

"The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence."

Illustration virtually

virtually adverb

[ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi]

Almost but not quite.

"With our medicare supplemental insurance plan, there are virtually no claim forms to fill out. (Advertisement)"

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration strong

strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

Illustration convulsions

convulsions noun

/kənˈvʌlʃənz/ /kɒnˈvʌlʃənz/

An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

"The sick child suffered from high fever and started having convulsions. "

Illustration means

means verb

/miːnz/

To lament.

"The student means their lost homework, feeling very sad about the missing paper. "

Illustration causing

causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."