lobotomy
nounHow many syllables in lobotomy?
There are 4 syllables in the word lobotomy.How to pronounce lobotomy:
Definition of lobotomy:
- lobotomy (noun):
- surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes.
- surgical severance of nerve fibers connecting the frontal lobes to the thalamus that has been performed especially formerly chiefly to treat mental illness
Synonyms for lobotomy:
frontal lobotomy
leucotomy
leukotomy
prefrontal leucotomy
prefrontal leukotomy
prefrontal lobotomy
psychosurgery
transorbital lobotomy
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