prefrontal lobotomy
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'prefrontal' has the same origin as 'prefrontal lobe.' 'Lobotomy' comes from the Greek words 'lobos' meaning 'lobe' and 'tomē' meaning 'cutting.'
مثال
- Prefrontal lobotomy was a controversial psychiatric treatment in the mid-20th century.
- The use of prefrontal lobotomy declined with the introduction of antipsychotic medications.
- The procedure of prefrontal lobotomy aimed to alleviate symptoms of mental illness.
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