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Psychosurgery

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Psychosurgery is a type of brain surgery used to treat mental disorders. It involves removing or destroying parts of the brain in an attempt to change a person's behavior or ease severe mental symptoms.

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