An official website of the United States government.

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > magnetic therapy > transcranial magnetic stimulation
Preferred Term:

transcranial magnetic stimulation

Definition:
A technique that involves the use of electrical coils on the head to generate a brief magnetic field which reaches the cerebral cortex. It is coupled with electromyography response detection to assess cortical excitability by the threshold required to induce motor evoked potentials. This method is also used for brain mapping, to study neurophysiology, and as a substitute for electroconvulsive therapy for treating depression. Induction of seizures limits its clinical usage.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
magnetic therapy
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • transcranial-magnetic stimulation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/317201
Download this Concept:
RDF/XMLCreated 2018-05-24, last modified 2018-11-14