What is another word for leukotomy?
Pronunciation: [luːkˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA) 
Leukotomy is a controversial medical procedure that involves the surgical removal or destruction of a part of the brain. However, due to its negative connotation, several synonyms have been used to refer to this procedure. Some of the commonly used synonyms for leukotomy include lobotomy, psychosurgery, prefrontal leucotomy, cerebral ablation, and brain surgery. While these terms all refer to surgical interventions that alter the brain's functioning, some scientists use these synonyms in different ways to distinguish between distinct types of operations or to avoid the historical and ethical baggage that comes with the term leukotomy.
