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galvanism

gal·va·nism [ gálvə nìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. production of electricity by chemical reaction: the production of direct-current electricity from a chemical reaction, e.g. between dissimilar metals in a battery

2. electricity as medical therapy: the application of electricity to the human body to stimulate nerves and muscles as part of a medical treatment

[Late 18th century. < French galvanisme, after Luigi Galvani]
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