severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
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callosotomy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | callosectomy |
| Type of | psychosurgery |
Examples of callosotomy
callosotomy
In patients with a corpus callosotomy, alien hand syndrome most often manifests as uncontrolled but purposeful movements of the nondominant hand.
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