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They "Cured" You with a Spike to the Brain ?
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/21Ever heard of a 'lobotomy' and wondered what it was really like? This video dives into the shocking history of transorbital lobotomies, explaining the procedures and their ethical implications with fascinating details. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to medical history and psychiatry while learning about a truly wild chapter in medicine!
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depression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
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UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
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US /ˈdɛspərɪt/
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UK /ˈdespərət/
- Adjective
- Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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US /ɪnˈsɑ:mniə/
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UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Inability to sleep for many nights
- A specific instance or occurrence of sleeplessness.
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