topectomy: Meaning and Definition of

to•pec•to•my

Pronunciation: (tu-pek'tu-mē), [key]
— pl. -mies.
  1. excision of part of the cerebral cortex for the relief of unmanageable pain or esp. as a treatment for certain mental disorders.
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