topectomy

English

Etymology

From top +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

topectomy (plural topectomies)

  1. (surgery) The excision of parts of the frontal cortex of the brain, typically for the relief of epilepsy.
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