What is another word for psycho-surgeries?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪkə͡ʊsˈɜːd͡ʒəɹiz] (IPA)

Psycho-surgeries, also known as neurosurgical interventions for psychiatric disorders, have a long history in medical practice. However, the term psycho-surgeries has fallen out of favor due to the stigma associated with it and ethical concerns regarding this method. Nowadays, other terms are being used to refer to such interventions like psychosurgical procedures, neurosurgical interventions for mental disorders, or neurosurgical treatments for behavioral disorders. These words more accurately describe the intended use of these interventions and help to remove the negative connotation associated with the term psycho-surgeries. The focus is always on improving the patient's quality of life, reducing the severity of symptoms, and restoring their cognitive, emotional, and mental health.

What are the hypernyms for Psycho-surgeries?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    brain procedures, medical interventions, medical procedures, neurological interventions.

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