LEUKOTOMY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Leukotomy.
Leukotomy - 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 patient underwent a leukotomy in an attempt to alleviate their symptoms."
"Some argue that leukotomy was an effective treatment for severe mental illness, while others consider it barbaric."
"The use of leukotomy has significantly declined with the advent of more modern psychiatric treatments."
"He suffered severe side effects as a result of the leukotomy, including a loss of motor control."
"The ethical implications of leukotomy have been a subject of much debate."
Word Game Points
Is LEUKOTOMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leukotomy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEUKOTOMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is LEUKOTOMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leukotomy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEUKOTOMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is LEUKOTOMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leukotomy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEUKOTOMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
