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Convulsive Therapy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Convulsions induced in order to treat MENTAL DISORDERS. It is used primarily in the treatment of severe affective disorders and SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Synonym(s)

  • Shock Therapy
  • Therapy, Convulsive
  • Therapy, Shock

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FBDDNKSV-5

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