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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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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

These included intensive options such as electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation, highlighting just how difficult their condition had been to treat.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 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

The wearable ultrasound patch marks a significant leap from the current clinical standard, called transcranial Doppler ultrasound.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2024

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