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What is a lobotomy? what is it supposed to do?
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Prefrontal lobotomy: An archaic, discontinued, primitive surgery to treat psychiatric diseases, such a schizophrenia, depression, manic-depressive psychosis. No longer used due to the severe morbidity outcomes, and gratifyingly replaced by modern medication.
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