ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY
\ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊʃˈɒk θˈɛɹəpi], \ɪlˌɛktɹəʊʃˈɒk θˈɛɹəpi], \ɪ_l_ˌɛ_k_t_ɹ_əʊ_ʃ_ˈɒ_k θ_ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_p_i]\
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the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
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