Describe the Procedures Used in the Vagus Nerve Stimulation Treatment

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Essay

Describe the procedures used in the Vagus nerve stimulation treatment of depression.

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Definitions:

Rhonchi

A coarse, rattling respiratory sound somewhat resembling snoring, usually caused by obstruction or secretion in the larger airways.

Low-pitched

Describes a sound that is deep and has a frequency at the lower end of the hearing range.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A type of virus that causes warts on the skin and mucous membranes and is also associated with various cancers, especially cervical cancer.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina.