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lobotomisation

lobotomisation is the alternative spelling of lobotomization.

Meaning of lobotomization

Noun

lobotomization (uncountable)

  1. Performing a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.
    • Those inclined to lament golden ages long past might be inclined to put forth this distinguished musician’s latest gig as evidence of the lobotomization of musical theater in recent years.2007 September 2, Charles Isherwood, “Serious Conductor Answers the Call of the Roller Disco”, in New York Times

Questions about lobotomisation

What is lobotomisation the alternative spelling of?
Lobotomisation is the alternative spelling of lobotomization.

Words near lobotomisation in the dictionary

  1. Loboscos
  2. lobose
  3. lobotid
  4. lobotids
  5. lobotomies
  6. lobotomisation
  7. lobotomise
  8. lobotomised
  9. lobotomises
  10. lobotomising
  11. lobotomist

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