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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

electroshock

/ˌɛlɛktrəˈʃɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does electroshock mean?

noun

A form of psychiatric treatment in which a patient is given an electric shock to the brain, used to treat severe mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia. The treatment is often used as a last resort when other treatments have failed.

Example

"The doctor recommended electroshock therapy as a last resort to treat her severe depression."

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