Callosumectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Callosumectomy is a noun meaning (rare) The surgical removal of the corpus callosum; splitting the brain into two halves.
Meaning
(rare) The surgical removal of the corpus callosum; splitting the brain into two halves.
Example Sentences
which allows a researcher to examine lateralization in many bird species without any surgical manipulations such as callosumectomy in mammalian systems.
Word Forms
- callosumectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include callosotomy, callosum, subcallosum, hemispherotomy, cortectomy, hemidecortication.
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