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transcranial

British  
/ trænzˈkreɪnɪəl /

adjective

  1. across or through the skull

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The approach uses transcranial magnetic stimulation, which delivers magnetic pulses to the brain through a device placed on the head.

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2026

It can reach deeper areas of the brain with greater precision than techniques such as transcranial magnetic or electrical stimulation.

From Science Daily Feb. 4, 2026

By actively changing brain activity, transcranial focused ultrasound may help researchers determine which neural processes are essential for consciousness and which are secondary effects.

From Science Daily Feb. 4, 2026

Each had a tailored experience, from blood cleansing to cell rejuvenation to transcranial magnetic stimulation, with plenty of pampering in between.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 16, 2025

He pointed to a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, a small handheld machine that has been proven effective in treating depression by boosting helpful brain activity and reducing harmful brain patterns.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2025

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