What does "electroconvulsive" mean?

Causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks.

What is a synonym for "electroconvulsive"?

Common synonyms include: convulsive.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Causing seizures or convulsions by means of strong electrical shocks. not-comparable
"Electroconvulsive therapy is virtually a last-resort technique."

"Electroconvulsive therapy is virtually a last-resort technique."

From electro- + convulsive.