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surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes

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  1. n. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
  2. n surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes