Definitions for "Transcranial magnetic stimulation"
A procedure that transmits pulses of high-intensity magnetism to the brain. go to glossary index
a promising but still experimental treatment for depression using a high-intensity magnetic field briefly applied to the scalp to alter neuronal function in the area of the brain beneath.
a stimulating coil creates a strong magnetic field. When the coil is placed close to the scalp, the magnetic field passes through the skull and into the brain, producing electric currents that cause more or less activity, based on the settings.