photoconvulsive

adjective

pho·​to·​con·​vul·​sive ˌfōt-ō-kən-ˈvəl-siv How to pronounce photoconvulsive (audio)
: of, relating to, being, or marked by an abnormal electroencephalographic response to a flickering light
a photoconvulsive response during photic stimulation at frequencies above 8 HzK. M. Reese

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“Photoconvulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/photoconvulsive. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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