Ect and Shock therapy

Ect noun - The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma.

Shock therapy and ect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shock therapy" instead a noun "Ect".

Shock therapy noun - Treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions.

Ect and shock therapy are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Ect" with "Shock therapy", this terms are similar.