English Dictionary

transcranial direct current stimulation

名詞

不可算名詞

A form of neurostimulation which uses a constant low current delivered to the brain area of interest via electrodes on the scalp, typically as a way of treating psychiatric conditions.

日本語の意味

経頭蓋直流刺激（けいとうがいちょくりゅうしげき）: 脳の関心領域に持続的な低い電流を電極を介して供給する神経刺激法。通常、精神障害などの治療手段として用いられる。

Researchers are investigating whether transcranial direct current stimulation can accelerate recovery in patients with treatment-resistant depression.

研究者たちは、頭皮の電極を通じて関心のある脳領域に一定の低電流を流す一種の神経刺激法が、治療抵抗性うつ病の患者の回復を促進できるかどうかを調査している。

意味（1）

A form of neurostimulation which uses a constant low current delivered to the brain area of interest via electrodes on the scalp, typically as a way of treating psychiatric conditions.

The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation are modified when combined with medication and other neurostimulation techniques, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.