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lobotomization

lobotomization noun: performing a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.

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

Forms of lobotomization

alternative formlobotomisation

Origin of lobotomization

From lobotomize + -ation.

Questions about lobotomization

What does lobotomization mean?
Lobotomization means performing a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.
What part of speech is lobotomization?
Lobotomization is a noun.

Words near lobotomization in the dictionary

  1. lobotomising
  2. lobotomist
  3. lobotomists
  4. lobotomite
  5. lobotomites
  6. lobotomization
  7. lobotomize
  8. lobotomized
  9. lobotomizer
  10. lobotomizers
  11. lobotomizes

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