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ECT

 

abbr.
electroconvulsive therapy


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(electroconvulsive therapy)
Applying a voltage, with surface electrodes on the head, across the brain. This is done under anaesthesia or muscle relaxant, as it produces convulsions which can be dangerous. ECT is extensively used as a convenient and quick treatment for depression, though there is no theoretical basis to justify it. There is considerable criticism of its extensive use because it may produce permanent brain damage, especially losses of memory and intelligence, though the evidence is not entirely clear.

(Published 1987)
    Bibliography
  • Geddes, J. (2003). 'Efficacy and safety of electroconvulsive therapy in depressive disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis'. Lancet, 361/9360.


 
Abbreviations: ECT
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Electro-Convulsive TherapyMedical->Physiology
ElectroConvulsive TherapyMedical->Hospitals
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Electronic Control TemperatureGovernmental->Transportation
Electronically Controlled TransmissionAcademic & Science->Electronics
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Equator Crossing TimeAcademic & Science->Astronomy
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Wikipedia: ECT
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ECT may be an abbreviation for

It may also refer to:

  • European Centre for Theoretical Studies in Nuclear Physics and Related Areas, in Trento, Italy.
  • Europe Container Terminals, a container port company.
  • Electronic control transmission.
  • East Coast Terminal, a skatepark in Johnson City, New York.
  • Engine Coolant Temperature (Automotive).
  • Ecuador Time zone.
  • European Central Time zone, a misnomer for Central European Time.
  • Eastern Caribbean Time zone.
  • European Credit Transfer, from the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad, enabling students to have access to regular courses alongside local students.

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Translations: Ect
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Dansk (Danish)
abbr. - elektrochokterapi

Nederlands (Dutch)
elektrotherapie

Français (French)
abbr. - (abrév = electroconvulsive therapy), électrothérapie

Deutsch (German)
abbr. - Elektrotherapie

Ελληνική (Greek)
abbr., -
n. - θεραπεία με ηλεκτροσόκ

Italiano (Italian)
elettroterapia

Português (Portuguese)
n. - Terapia (f) de Eletrochoque (Med.)
abbr. - ECT

Русский (Russian)
лечение электрошоком

Español (Spanish)
abbr. - electroterapia

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - elektrokonvulsiv terapi
abbr. - electro-convulsive therapy

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
电休克疗法

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
abbr. - 電休克療法

한국어 (Korean)
abbr. - electroconvulsive therapy (전기 쇼크 요법)

日本語 (Japanese)
abbr. - 電気ショック療法

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(اختصار) المعالجه بالتخليج الكهربائي‏

עברית (Hebrew)
abbr. - ‮ריפוי בהלם, טיפול בפרכוס חשמלי‬


 
 
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