lobotomy

Noun

A surgical procedure involving the removal or severing of connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex, once used as a treatment for mental illnesses.

ریشه

The word 'lobotomy' is derived from the Greek words 'lobos', meaning 'lobe', and 'tomē', meaning 'cutting'.

مثال

• The lobotomy was a controversial procedure that gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
• Some patients who underwent lobotomy experienced a reduction in symptoms.
• The use of lobotomy declined with the introduction of alternative treatments.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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