electrochoque — meaning in English
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English meaning
- electroshock noun An electric shock delivered to the body, or more specifically, a controlled medical treatment (electroconvulsive therapy) that passes current through the brain to treat severe depression.
- shock noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
Senses
electrochoque is used for these senses in English:
- electric shock The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.
- electroshock (An) electric shock.
- shock (medicine) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.
electroshock — full definition
- noun An electric shock delivered to the body, or more specifically, a controlled medical treatment (electroconvulsive therapy) that passes current through the brain to treat severe depression.
- verb To treat someone using electroconvulsive therapy.
shock — full definition
- noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
- noun A dangerous surge of electric current passing through the body.
- noun A life-threatening medical state in which the body can't circulate enough blood and oxygen.
- verb To surprise or upset someone strongly, or to offend their sense of decency.
- noun Short for shock absorber, the device that cushions a vehicle's suspension.