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galvanism vs electroshock

electroshock vs galvanism

galvanism and electroshock both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
galvanism Yes No No No
electroshock Yes No No No
As nouns, electroshock is a hyponym of galvanism; that is, electroshock 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)
  • electroshock: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
Other hyponyms of galvanism include ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock therapy.
galvanism (noun) electroshock (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 electroshock

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