Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lobotomies
noun
/ləˈbɒtəmi/
Definition
Lobotomies are surgical procedures that involve cutting or removing connections in the brain’s prefrontal cortex.
Examples
- The use of lobotomies declined as new psychiatric treatments became available.
- Many patients who underwent lobotomies experienced significant personality changes.
- In the mid-20th century, lobotomies were controversially used to treat severe depression and anxiety disorders.
Meaning
The practice aimed to treat mental illnesses by altering the brain’s structure.
Synonyms
- psychosurgery
- prefrontal lobotomy
- neurosurgery
