amygdalotome

/ˌæmɪɡdəˈloʊtoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical instrument used for removing or dissecting the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotions and memory.

“The neurosurgeon carefully chose an amygdalotome to minimize damage to the patient’s brain tissue.”

Synonyms

  • amygdalal resector
  • amygdalotomy instrument

Antonyms

  • brain enhancer
  • neurostimulator