prefrontal leukotomy
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From 'prefrontal' meaning 'of the front part of the frontal lobe' and 'leukotomy' from Greek 'leukos' meaning 'white' and '-tomy' meaning 'cutting'.
مثال
- The patient underwent a prefrontal leukotomy as a last resort treatment for severe depression.
- Prefrontal leukotomy was a common treatment for mental illness in the mid-20th century.
- The use of prefrontal leukotomy has been largely discontinued due to ethical concerns.
ترکیبهای رایج
Underwent a prefrontal leukotomy Effects of prefrontal leukotomy Use of prefrontal leukotomy
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes