Topectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Topectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The excision of parts of the frontal cortex of the brain, typically for the relief of epilepsy.
Meaning
(surgery) The excision of parts of the frontal cortex of the brain, typically for the relief of epilepsy.
Word Forms
- topectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cortectomy, corticectomy, corticotomy, lobotomy, tylectomy, hippocampectomy.
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