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lobotomy

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/lu.βu.tu.ˈmi.ɐ/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.”