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LEUKOTOMY

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There is 1 meaning of the word Leukotomy.

Leukotomy - as a noun

Surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frontal lobotomyleucotomylobotomyprefrontal leucotomyprefrontal leukotomyprefrontal lobotomy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
psychosurgery
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The patient underwent a leukotomy in an attempt to alleviate their symptoms."
"Some argue that leukotomy was an effective treatment for severe mental illness, while others consider it barbaric."
"The use of leukotomy has significantly declined with the advent of more modern psychiatric treatments."
"He suffered severe side effects as a result of the leukotomy, including a loss of motor control."
"The ethical implications of leukotomy have been a subject of much debate."
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Word Game Points

Is LEUKOTOMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leukotomy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEUKOTOMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is LEUKOTOMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leukotomy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEUKOTOMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is LEUKOTOMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leukotomy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEUKOTOMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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