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transcranial magnetic stimulation

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noun

  1.  TMS.  the electromagnetic stimulation of areas of the brain, used in studying or treating the effects of strokes

"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

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

A noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation, in which magnetic waves are applied from outside the skull, is used to treat depression, but its effectiveness relies on hitting the right regions.

From Scientific American Jul. 3, 2023

"Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression may be used with normal arrangements for clinical governance and audit."

From BBC May 18, 2023

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