WordNet
n. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes [syn: lobotomy, leukotomy, leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, frontal lobotomy]
Usage examples of "prefrontal lobotomy".
It is sometimes argued that cuts or lesions in significant parts of the cerebral cortex in humans-as by bilateral prefrontal lobotomy or by an accident-have little effect on behavior.
Short of prefrontal lobotomy, there are only three ways to stop a man from jaunting: a blow on the head producing concussion, sedation which prevents concentration, and concealment of jaunte co-ordinates.
Of course, it wasn't as good as just plain doing a prefrontal lobotomy, the one the Earth psychia.
Of course, it wasn't as good as just plain doing a prefrontal lobotomy, the one the Earth psychiatrists favor.
If everybody comes out of prefrontal lobotomy with a smile on his face, what does that prove?
The IRS order also required that Pauper be electric-shocked, given a prefrontal lobotomy and thereafter tortured for life in the institution.
Utilizing their great mental skills, as well as some Earthling techniques like aversion therapy, prefrontal lobotomy, shock treatment, dianetic auditing, and the psychoanalytic couch, they did a quick cure on the laboratory technician.