Lobotomy
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊˌboʊˌtoʊmiː/
Lobotomy (noun)
- A medical operation that cuts or damages parts of the brain to change behaviour or treat severe mental illness.
- A term used for an old, risky treatment that is now mostly avoided because it often caused serious harm.
Examples
- The doctor performed lobotomy to control severe symptoms.
- Lobotomy was used in the past to manage certain brain conditions.