Definition

Describing someone who has undergone a surgical procedure that removes or damages parts of the brain, often resulting in a change in personality or behavior.

Example

After the procedure, he seemed lobotomised, showing little emotion or interest in his surroundings.

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie about the lobotomised patients?

Yeah, it was really intense and thought-provoking.

I never realized how much the procedure affected their lives.

Same here, it was eye-opening to see the effects of such a drastic decision.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lobotomised → It is formed from "lobotomy" (from Greek "lobos" meaning lobe and "tomia" meaning cutting) and the suffix "-ised" (indicating the process of making or becoming). The word "lobotomised" refers to the process of having a lobe of the brain surgically cut or removed, typically to treat mental illness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting' ('tomia') a 'lobe' ('lobos') of the brain — that's why lobotomised means having undergone a surgical procedure that cuts part of the brain.

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