Definition of Lobotomy

1. Noun. Surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes.


Definition of Lobotomy

1. Noun. A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses. ¹

2. Noun. The severing of the prefrontal cortex from the thalamic region of the brain. ¹

3. Noun. The severing of the sympathetic nerve trunk. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lobotomy

1. a type of surgical operation [n -MIES]

Medical Definition of Lobotomy

1. 1. Incision into a lobe. 2. Division of one or more nerve tracts in a lobe of the cerebrum. Origin: G. Lobos, lobe, + tome, a cutting (05 Mar 2000)

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