faradism

noun

1. (historical)Treatment with faradic electricity; faradization.

   “Erb and Remak in Germany, Beard and Rockwell and Althans in America, have used it with advantage, in the forms of galvanisms and faradisms, in the treatment of joint troubles.”

   “The electrical reactions now show a distinct myasthenic reaction, the orbicularis and frontal exhausting on the application of from 16 to 25 faradisms.”

   “Lewis Yealland, the junior doctor in charge, used faradism and suggestion to restore motor function in Patrick's arm […].”