"deep brain stimulation" meaning in English

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Noun

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  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 Wikipedia link: deep brain stimulation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Surgery Synonyms: DBS
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