lobotomy
0 antonyms and opposites of lobotomy, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A now largely abandoned brain surgery that severs connections in the frontal lobe, once used to treat severe mental illness.
Etymology
From lobe + -otomy, a suffix meaning "a cutting into", as in "tonsillotomy".
Full origin of lobotomy →Frequently asked questions
What does “lobotomy” mean?
The word “lobotomy” means a now largely abandoned brain surgery that severs connections in the frontal lobe, once used to treat severe mental illness. In plain terms, a discredited brain operation once used to treat mental illness; loosely, anything that seems to switch off critical thinking.
How do you pronounce “lobotomy”?
“Lobotomy” is pronounced luh-BO-tuh-mee (/ləˈbɑtəmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “lobotomy” in a sentence?
Here is “lobotomy” used in a sentence: “Watching reality TV for hours felt like a lobotomy.”
What part of speech is “lobotomy”?
“Lobotomy” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lobotomy” have?
“Lobotomy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a now largely abandoned brain surgery that severs connections in the frontal lobe, once used to treat severe mental illness.