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Meaning of PREFRONTAL LOBOTOMY

Pronunciation:  pree'fruntl low'bâtumee

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 Definition: [n]  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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 Synonyms: leucotomy, leukotomy, lobotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy
 
 See Also: psychosurgery, transorbital lobotomy

 

 

 

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