homophone

n. one of two or more words that are pronounced in exactly the same way but have unrelated meanings and may have different spellings. For example, whole and hole are homophones. Compare homograph; homonym. —homophonic adj.

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Psychology term of the day

December 26th 2024

tractotomy

n. the surgical interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. One form of tractotomy is of benefit in bipolar disorder that is resistant to other forms of treatment.