callosotomy

Definitions of callosotomy
  1. noun
    severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
    synonyms: callosectomy
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    type of:
    psychosurgery
    brain surgery on human patients intended to relieve severe and otherwise intractable mental or behavioral problems
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