Electrode
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| Electrode | |
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| Term | Electrode |
| Short definition | electroshock therapy (ee-LEK-troh-kun-VUL-siv THAYR-uh-pee) A treatment for major depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is triggered by electrical stimulation of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
electrode - (pronounced) (ee-LEK-trode) In medicine, a device, such as a small metal plate or needle, that transmits electricity from an instrument to a patient for treatment or surgery. Electrodes can also transmit electrical signals from the muscles, brain, heart, skin, or other parts of the body to recording devices to help diagnose certain medical conditions
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