Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lobotomize
verb
/ləˈbɒtəˌmaɪz/
Definition
To perform a lobotomy, a surgical procedure that involves severing connections in the brain’s prefrontal lobe.
Examples
- In the mid-20th century, doctors would sometimes lobotomize patients to treat severe mental illness.
- Some critics argue that the practice to lobotomize was too extreme and often left patients in a vegetative state.
- Modern medicine has moved away from practices like lobotomizing in favor of more effective treatments.
Meaning
Lobotomize generally refers to the act of cutting or damaging the connections in the brain that are believed to influence emotions and behavior.
Synonyms
- sever
- disconnect
- deprive of reason
