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The Worst Nobel Prize Ever Awarded
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Kana kawai posted on 2017/11/15Ever heard of the Nobel Prize for lobotomy? This fascinating video dives into the controversial history of António Moniz and his groundbreaking, yet ethically complex, surgical procedures. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to neuroscience and medical history while exploring a truly shocking chapter in medicine!
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the brain
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- Noun
- The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity.
- A very intelligent person.
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UK /ˈfrʌntl ləʊb/
- Noun
- The area at the front of each hemisphere of the brain, responsible for cognitive functions such as planning, decision-making, and working memory.
nobel prize
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- Proper Noun
- An annual international award given in several categories for outstanding achievements.
mental illness
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UK /ˈmentl ˈilnis/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or behavior.
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