Severing the corpus callosum has been used as a medical treatment for severe cases of _____.

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Severing the corpus callosum has been used as a treatment for severe cases of epilepsy, where seizures are localized to one hemisphere of the brain and spread to the other hemisphere through the corpus callosum. By severing this structure, the spread of seizures can be reduced or eliminated. It is not a treatment for depression, multiple personality disorder, or schizophrenia.

Severing the Corpus Callosum Has Been Used as a Medical