Looking for the meaning of the word LOBOTOMY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOBOTOMY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lobotomy
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ləˈbɒtəmi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness
Short Definition:surgical operation involving incision into prefrontal lobe of brain
Examples:- there was talk of performing a lobotomy
- the revolt against the resurgence of lobotomy
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