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brain stimulation

stimulation of specific areas of the brain, for example by electrical stimulation or transcranial magnetic stimulation, as a means of determining their functions and their effects on behavior and as a therapeutic technique. Also called cerebral stimulation.

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psychopathy

psychopathy

n.

1. a synonym for antisocial personality disorder.

2. formerly, any psychological disorder or mental disease. —psychopathic adj.