topectomy

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noun

The excision of parts of the frontal cortex of the brain, typically for the relief of epilepsy.

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Meanings

nountopectomy (plural topectomies)

plural topectomies

  1. medicineThe excision of parts of the frontal cortex of the brain, typically for the relief of epilepsy.

Origin

From top + -ectomy.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with topectomy

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APA

topectomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topectomy

MLA

“topectomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topectomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “topectomy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topectomy.

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