galvanization

noun

gal·​va·​ni·​za·​tion
variants or British galvanisation
: the act or process of galvanizing
specifically : the application of an electric current to the human body for medical purposes

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“Galvanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/galvanization. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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