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galvanism

/ˈɡælvənɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does galvanism mean?

noun

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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