Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

A technique of brain electric stimulation therapy which uses constant, low current delivered via ELECTRODES placed on various locations on the scalp.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A technique of brain electric stimulation therapy which uses constant, low current delivered via ELECTRODES placed on various locations on the scalp.

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Synonyms

24 entry terms
  • tDCS
  • Anodal Stimulation Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
  • Anodal Stimulation tDCS
  • Cathodal Stimulation Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
  • Cathodal Stimulation tDCS
  • Repetitive Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
  • Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation
  • Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
  • Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation
  • Anodal Stimulation tDCSs
  • Cathodal Stimulation tDCSs
  • Electrical Stimulation, Transcranial
  • Electrical Stimulations, Transcranial
  • Stimulation tDCS, Anodal
  • Stimulation tDCS, Cathodal
  • Stimulation tDCSs, Anodal
  • Stimulation tDCSs, Cathodal
  • Stimulation, Transcranial Electrical
  • Stimulations, Transcranial Electrical
  • Transcranial Electrical Stimulations
  • tDCS, Anodal Stimulation
  • tDCS, Cathodal Stimulation
  • tDCSs, Anodal Stimulation
  • tDCSs, Cathodal Stimulation

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2015

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Previous Indexing

  • Electric Stimulation Therapy (2002-2014)
  • Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (2002-2014)

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  1. E02w.331.750w
  2. F04.570w.200w.791w
  3. F04.669.224.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D065908. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D065908
  2. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcranial_direct-current_stimulation
  3. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q603398