Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

transcranial direct current stimulation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.18 in modern English

Syllables: tran-scra-nial di-rec-t cur-ren-t s-tim-u-la-tion
IPA

45

Scrabble Score

36

Letters

11

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of neurostimulation which uses a constant low current delivered to the brain area of interest via electrodes on the scalp, typically as a way of treating psychiatric conditions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation are modified when combined with medication and other neurostimulation techniques, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation."
"The field of brain stimulation is in its infancy, though preliminary studies have shown that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), which uses direct electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain, can help with depression, anxiety and chronic pain but can also cause burns on the skin."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

tDCS

Questions

What does transcranial direct current stimulation mean?: A form of neurostimulation which uses a constant low current delivered to the brain area of interest via electrodes on the scalp, typically as a way of treating psychiatric conditions.

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