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galvanism vs ECT

ECT vs galvanism

galvanism and ECT both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
galvanism Yes No No No
ECT Yes No No No
As nouns, ECT is a hyponym of galvanism; that is, ECT is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than galvanism:
  • galvanism: the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)
  • ECT: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
Other hyponyms of galvanism include electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy.
galvanism (noun) ECT (noun)
the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis) the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
electricity produced by chemical action
Difference between galvanism and ECT

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