galvanism

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of electrotherapy that uses electric shocks to stimulate nerves and muscles.

  - "The patient underwent galvanism treatment for her nerve damage."
  - "Galvanism was used in the 19th century to treat various medical conditions."

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Variants

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galvanism , galvanisms

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the Italian physicist Luigi Galvani (1737-1798), who discovered the phenomenon of electrical stimulation of muscles.

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Trivia

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1. Galvanism was the inspiration for the name of the electric car company Tesla.

2. The term 'galvanic' is also used to describe the electrical potential difference between two conductors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electrotherapy: A branch of physical therapy that uses electrical currents to treat injuries and diseases.

2. Electrophysiology: The branch of physiology that deals with the electrical properties and functions of cells, tissues, and organs.

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Culture

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Galvanism played a significant role in the history of electricity and neurophysiology. It was a major inspiration for Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein', where the monster is brought to life through the use of 'galvanic' shocks.

How to Memorize "galvanism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scientist conducting an experiment using a galvanic machine to stimulate a frog's leg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'galvanism' with the discovery of electricity and the stimulation of nerves and muscles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'GLVN' for 'Galvani's Law of Voltage and Nerve Stimulation'.

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