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leucotomy


Definition: Meaning of, leucotomy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / luːˈkɒtəmi /

  • noun
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leucotomy leucotomies
British English ; leukotomy North American English
  1. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
    SYNONYM
    lobotomy, leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, frontal lobotomy
    ANTONYM
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  • prefrontal leucotomy (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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