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psychosurgery
noun psy·cho·sur·gery \-ˈsər-jə-rē, -ˈsərj-rē\
Definition of PSYCHOSURGERY
: cerebral surgery employed in treating psychic symptoms
— psy·cho·sur·geon \-ˈsər-jən\ noun
— psy·cho·sur·gi·cal \-ˈsər-ji-kəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PSYCHOSURGERY
1936
Rhymes with PSYCHOSURGERY
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psychosurgery
noun psy·cho·sur·gery \-ˈsərj-(ə-)rē\
plural psy·cho·sur·ger·ies
Medical Definition of PSYCHOSURGERY
: cerebral surgery employed in treating psychic symptoms
—psy·cho·sur·gi·cal \-ˈsər-ji-kəl\ adjective
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