gal·va·ni·za·tion
variants:
or British galvanisation \
ˌgal-və-nə-ˈzā-shən 
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Medical Definition of galvanization
: 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 14 Aug. 2022.
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