What does leucotomy mean?
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leu·co·to·my
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Princeton's WordNet
lobotomy, leukotomy, leucotomy, prefrontal lobotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, frontal lobotomynoun
surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
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leucotomynoun
lobotomy
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leucotomy
Leucotomy, also known as a lobotomy, is a form of neurosurgery involving the cutting or ablation of brain tissue in the frontal lobe in order to treat mental illness. It has been largely abandoned in current medical practice due to its severe side effects, including personality changes, cognitive and emotional deficits.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of leucotomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of leucotomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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