Definition of Cingulotomy

1. Noun. A form of brain surgery in which an electric current is used to destroy the cortex of the cingulate gyrus and part of the corpus callosum ¹

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Medical Definition of Cingulotomy

1. Formerly, a unilateral or bilateral surgical excision of the anterior half of the cingulate gyrus, but now accomplished by electrolytic destruction of the anterior cingulate gyrus and callosum. Synonym: cingulectomy. Origin: cingulum + G. Tome, a cutting (05 Mar 2000)

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