deep brain stimulation

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deep brain stimulation (uncountable)

  1. (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

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