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Lobotomy Definition & Meaning

lobotomy
noun
  1. 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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What does lobotomy mean?
surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
What part of speech is lobotomy?
Lobotomy is a noun.

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