galvanism
1. electricity produced by chemical action (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: galvanic • Hypernyms: electricity 2. the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis) • Syn: electrotherapy, electric healing, electrical healing • Derivationally related forms: galvanize, galvanise, electrotherapist (for: electrotherapy) • Hypernyms: therapy • Hyponyms: electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy, ECT
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