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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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For Michel, transcranial focused ultrasound represents a promising direction for the field.

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

Researchers used what is called "transcranial alternating current stimulation" to modulate brain activity.

From Science Daily Mar. 15, 2024

The fifth study analysed the impact of transcranial random noise stimulation on working memory.

From Science Daily Nov. 28, 2023

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