electroplexy

electroplexy
elec·tro·plexy i-'lek-trə-.plek-sē n, pl -plex·ies Brit ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY

* * *

elec·tro·plexy (e-lekґtro-plek″se) [electro- + -plexy] electric shock.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • electroplexy — elec·tro·plexy …   English syllables

  • electroplexy — n. Brit. electroconvulsive therapy. Etymology: ELECTRO + APOPLEXY * * * ˌpleksē noun ( es) Etymology: electr + plexy (as in apoplexy) Britain : electroshock therapy …   Useful english dictionary

  • History of electroconvulsive therapy in the United Kingdom — Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT, in the past sometimes called electric convulsion therapy or electroplexy) is a controversial psychiatric treatment in which seizures are induced with electricity.Carney S and Geddes J (2003) Editorial:… …   Wikipedia

  • Curare — This article is about the plant toxins. For the DC Comics character, see Curaré (Batman Beyond). Not to be confused with Curara. Strychnos toxifera by Koehler 1887 Curare /kjuːˈrɑːriː/ …   Wikipedia

  • Curare — Général No CAS 8063 06 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Omar Fakhri — Dr. Omar Fakhri, 1989 Dr. Omar Fakhri الدكتور عمر فخري – B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. FRCPath is a medical scientist who is best known for his contributions to groundbreaking research in several areas: the role of vitamin K in treating hemorrhagic… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”