Lobotomy

Synonyms of lobotomy

• brain surgery
• psychosurgery
• prefrontal lobotomy

Antonyms of lobotomy

• cognitive enhancement
• mental stimulation
• brain preservation

Collocations of lobotomy

controversial procedure

Frequency: 80 %

The lobotomy was a controversial procedure with ethical implications.

frontal lobe

Frequency: 70 %

The frontal lobe is often targeted in a lobotomy procedure.

mental illness

Frequency: 60 %

Lobotomies were once used as a treatment for severe mental illness.

brain surgery

Frequency: 50 %

A lobotomy is a form of brain surgery that alters neural connections.

psychiatric hospital

Frequency: 45 %

After the lobotomy, the patient was transferred to a psychiatric hospital for further care.

Idiomatic Expressions for lobotomy

• Phrase: like a lobotomy patient
  Meaning: to describe someone who appears to be lacking in intelligence or common sense
  Usage: He was wandering around the store like a lobotomy patient, unable to make a decision.