PREFRONTAL LEUKOTOMY
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Prefrontal Leukotomy.
Prefrontal 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 lobotomyleucotomy16leukotomy18lobotomy15prefrontal leucotomyprefrontal lobotomyHypernyms (Closely Related)
psychosurgery27Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The patient underwent a prefrontal leukotomy to alleviate symptoms of severe depression."
"The long-term effects of prefrontal leukotomy are still a topic of debate within the medical community."
"Prior to the advent of antipsychotic drugs, prefrontal leukotomy was often considered as a last resort treatment for schizophrenia."
"The use of prefrontal leukotomy decreased significantly with the introduction of psychiatric medication."
"Although effective in some cases, prefrontal leukotomy had a high risk of cognitive and emotional side effects."
