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Leukotomies.
Leukotomies - as a noun
Surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frontal lobotomyleucotomy16lobotomy15prefrontal leucotomyprefrontal leukotomyprefrontal lobotomyHypernyms (Closely Related)
psychosurgery27Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The use of leukotomies has significantly declined with the advent of more effective psychiatric medications."
"Some patients who underwent leukotomies experienced severe side effects."
"Research has shown mixed results regarding the long-term efficacy of leukotomies."
"The ethical implications of leukotomies have been a subject of debate."
"The use of leukotomies as a treatment for mental illness fell out of favor in the mid-20th century."
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Is LEUKOTOMIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leukotomies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEUKOTOMIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is LEUKOTOMIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leukotomies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEUKOTOMIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
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Valid WordLEUKOTOMIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
