How many syllables in lobotomy?

There are 4 syllables in the word lobotomy.

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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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