Glossary E

Glossary E

- ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) : - ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy ) : ECT also know as Electroconvulsive therapy refers to a type of psychiatric therapy which involves the controlled introduction of electric currents to the brain for the purpose of inducing a convulsion which will alter the patient's brain chemistry. This treatment is primarily used in the management of depression, although it also has been utilized to treat patients with Schizophrenia and Mania.

Ectoderm refers to the outer layer of the embryo, which will become the hair, the outer layer of skin, and the nervous system ; outermost cell layer of the newly formed embryo from which the skin and nervous system develop.

Ectomorph refers to a body type originally described as thin and fragile, with long, slender, poorly muscled extremities, and deli

Ectomorphy refers to the category of Somatotype that is rated for linearity of body form.

Ectopias is defined as small areas of abnormally placed brain neurons. Ectopias is also referred to as "brain warts."

Ectopic pregnancy is defined as the implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus, such as in the Fallopian tubes or abdomen.

Edema may be defined as: (1) the swelling of the brain (2) accumulation of fluid.

Edition in the Psychology Context: Understanding, Examples, and Recommendations

Understanding Edition in Psychology:

In the field of psychology, the term "edition" is not commonly used in the same way it might be in literature or media. However, it can be relevant in the context of psychological assessments, tests, or manuals. Edition, in this context, refers to a specific version or release of a psychological assessment tool, test, or diagnostic manual. These editions are periodically updated to incorporate new research findings, improve reliability and validity, or adapt to changes in diagnostic criteria.