Definitions for: Galvanism

[n] the therapeutic application of electricity to the body
[n] electricity produced by chemical action

Webster (1913) Definition: Gal"va*nism, n. [From Galvani: cf. F. galvanisme.
See Galvanic.] (Physics)
(a) Electricity excited by the mutual action of certain
liquids and metals; dynamical electricity.
(b) The branch of physical science which treats of dynamical
elecricity, or the properties and effects of electrical
currents.

Note: The words galvanism and galvanic, formerly in very
general use, are now rarely employed. For the latter,
voltaic, from the name of Volta, is commonly used.

Synonyms: electric healing, electrical healing

See Also: electricity, therapy

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