ECT

¹

abbreviation for

1. electroconvulsive therapy.

ect-

²

1. variant of ecto- before a vowel:

   ectal.

ECT

abbreviation for

1. electroconvulsive therapy

Example Sentences

One option for unresolved depression is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

From The Daily Beast

At the extreme in this genre is ECT, or shock therapy, which induces seizures—and is typically used as a last resort.

From The Daily Beast

Ullo was an electrician by trade so we went to Colchester to the "sparkmonqer" (hardware) and bought a lot of wire, bulbs, ect.

From Project Gutenberg

The usual confused clamour of tongues was rising from this group, and the sub; ect of debate was the eternal 'pice.'

From Project Gutenberg

The main advantage of ECT is that it acts much faster than any of the antidepressants.

From Project Gutenberg

ECT is administered after a patient has been sedated and given a general anesthetic.

From Project Gutenberg

This laundry is noted for its skillful work of neatness and ect.

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