Associations to the word «Leucotomy»

Wiktionary

LEUCOTOMY, noun. Lobotomy

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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