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lobotomy

/ləˈbɒtəmi/
noun
A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness.
Compare with leucotomy
mass noun

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My lobotomy didn't take quite as intended. I am just as crazy as before, but now have direct access to the Net. I might be the first to get a "robotomy"!

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