— lobotomist , n. — lobotomization , n.
/leuh bot"euh muyz', loh-/ , v.t., lobotomized, lobotomizing .
1. to perform a lobotomy on.
2. to make (someone or something) abnormally tranquil or sluggish.
Also, esp. Brit., lobotomise .
[ 1940-45; LOBOTOM(Y) + -IZE ]