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amygdalotomy

 

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Noun amygdalotomy has 1 sense
  1. amygdalotomy - psychosurgery in which amygdaloid fibers that mediate limbic system activity are severed (in cases of extreme uncontrollable violence)
    --1 is a kind of
    psychosurgery

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Amygdalotomy

Description:

Amygdalotomy refers to a surgical procedure that involves the removal or destruction of part or all of the amygdala, which is a small almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain. This procedure is typically used as a treatment option for certain neurological conditions, particularly in cases where the amygdala is contributing to severe seizures or other abnormal brain activity.

Sample Sentences:

  • The patient's uncontrollable seizures prompted the neurosurgeon to consider performing an amygdalotomy.
  • After the amygdalotomy, the patient experienced a significant reduction in seizure frequency and intensity.
  • Studies have shown that amygdalotomy can be an effective treatment approach for individuals with medically refractory epilepsy.
  • During the amygdalotomy surgery, the surgeon carefully monitored the patient's vital signs and brain activity.

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