lobotomy

nounfemininetécnico/lu.βu.tu.ˈmi.ɐ/low

lo·bo·to·mi·a

Definition

Surgical operation involving incision into one or more lobes of the brain, especially the frontal lobes, historically used in psychiatry.

Lobotomy was a controversial procedure in the 20th century.

The patient underwent a lobotomy to treat severe psychiatric disorders.

syn

Do grego 'lobos' (lobo do cérebro) + 'tomē' (corte).