transcranial

British

/ trænzˈkreɪnɪəl /

adjective

across or through the skull

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This information helps guide a personalized treatment plan using transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 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

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

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