Cingulotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cingulotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A form of brain surgery in which an electric current is used to destroy the cortex of the cingulate gyrus and part of the corpus callosum.
Meaning
(surgery) A form of brain surgery in which an electric current is used to destroy the cortex of the cingulate gyrus and part of the corpus callosum.
Word Forms
- cingulotomies
Synonyms for cingulotomy
Depending on context, synonyms include cingulectomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stereotaxic, cingulum, galvanocautery, corticography, caecectomy, coccygectomy.
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