دیکشنری فارسی

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
  1. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes

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