What does galvanism mean?
A phenomenon in which a small electric current is generated in a dead body due to the contact of two dissimilar metals with the body's tissues, or a sudden movement or twitching of a muscle caused by an electric shock.
Example
"The scientist studied the effects of galvanism on the human body during the 18th century."
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