deep brain stimulation

noun

deep brain stimulation

noun
1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a neurostimulator which sends electrical impulses, through implanted electrodes, to specific parts of the brain for the treatment of movement and affective disorders

Synonyms
DBS

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