Psychosurgery

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Definition:
Brain surgery performed to alleviate serious psychological disorders or unbearable chronic pain. Gen Psych, Chapter 13, Pg. 424

Links:
Psychosurgery Neurosurgery Mind Disorders Psychology Today Modern World

Examples:
Alleviating psychological disorders such as Providing relief from unbearable, chronic pain
 * severe depression
 * severe anxiety
 * obsession

Analogies:
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Mnemonics:
PSYCHO- psychology SURGERY- procedure

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