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Definition of lobotomy

lobotomy

/ləˈbɑː.t̬ə.mi/
lo · bot · o · my
Plural:lobotomies
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• noun

1

A neurosurgical operation that involves severing connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex, historically performed to treat severe psychiatric disorders.

Example

"The history of psychiatry includes the widespread use and eventual abandonment of the prefrontal lobotomy in the mid-twentieth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the combining form 'lobo-' (from Ancient Greek 'lobos', meaning 'lobe') and '-tomy' (from Ancient Greek 'tome', meaning 'a cutting' or 'incision').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lobotomy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lobotomy
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