How to Pronounce "psychosurgery"
word
ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɜrdʒəri
sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree
ˌsaɪkəʊˈsɜːdʒəri
sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree
Definition
Psychosurgery is a medical procedure that involves operating on the brain to treat mental disorders. It is usually only considered when other treatments have not worked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɜrdʒəri
British English
ˌsaɪkəʊˈsɜːdʒəri
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree
UK
sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree
Listen in Context
Psychosurgery was sometimes used in the past to treat severe mental illness.
Doctors rarely recommend psychosurgery today.
Psychosurgery is only used when other treatments fail.
The history of psychosurgery includes controversial practices like lobotomies.