temporal lobectomy

temporal lobectomy

the surgical excision of a temporal lobe or a portion of the lobe. It may be performed in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, the location and size of the lesion determining which tissues and related functions may be affected.

Related Terms

riot

riot n. violent disorder involving a large, hostile, and ty...

cardinal disposition

cardinal disposition see personal disposition.

multiple-role playing

multiple-role playing a management development technique in...

plastic surgery

plastic surgery a branch of surgery that specializes in the...

pure-stimulus act

pure-stimulus act a behavioral response that does not move...

kernicterus

kernicterus n. a congenital disorder associated with excess...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter T

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z