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Corpo - Il cervello

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate al cervello, come "corteccia", "lobo frontale" e "amigdala".

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cerebrum
[sostantivo]

the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, perception, movement, and memory

cervello, cerebrum

cervello, cerebrum

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cerebellum
[sostantivo]

a region of the brain that coordinates movement, balance, and posture

cerebello, cerebellum

cerebello, cerebellum

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brainstem
[sostantivo]

the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body

tronco encefalico, stemma cerebrale

tronco encefalico, stemma cerebrale

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corpus callosum
[sostantivo]

a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication

corpo calloso, corpus callosum

corpo calloso, corpus callosum

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an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions

corpo amygdaloide, struttura amygdaloide

corpo amygdaloide, struttura amygdaloide

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cortex
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter

corteccia

corteccia

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motor cortex
[sostantivo]

a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements

corteccia motoria, corteccia cerebrale motoria

corteccia motoria, corteccia cerebrale motoria

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gyrus
[sostantivo]

a raised fold on the surface of the cerebral cortex

giro, giri

giro, giri

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gyrus cinguli
[sostantivo]

a curved fold in the cerebral cortex that is involved in emotion, memory, and attention

giro cingolato, giro del cingolo

giro cingolato, giro del cingolo

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frontal cortex
[sostantivo]

the anterior part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and complex behaviors

corteccia frontale, corteccia prefrontale

corteccia frontale, corteccia prefrontale

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frontal lobe
[sostantivo]

a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving

lobo frontale, lobus frontalis

lobo frontale, lobus frontalis

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occipital cortex
[sostantivo]

the region in the brain that processes visual information

corteccia occipitale, corteccia visiva

corteccia occipitale, corteccia visiva

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occipital lobe
[sostantivo]

a body part located at the posterior end of the cerebral cortex in the brain, responsible for processing and interpreting visual information received from the eyes

lobo occipitale, lobo posteriore

lobo occipitale, lobo posteriore

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occipital gyrus
[sostantivo]

an anatomical structure located in the occipital lobe of the brain. It is involved in visual processing

giro occipitale, giro dell'occipite

giro occipitale, giro dell'occipite

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sensory strip
[sostantivo]

a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body

striscia sensoriale, corteccia somatosensoriale

striscia sensoriale, corteccia somatosensoriale

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frontal gyrus
[sostantivo]

a curved fold of tissue located in the frontal lobe of the brain

giro frontale, giro della fronte

giro frontale, giro della fronte

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parietal cortex
[sostantivo]

the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness

corteccia parietale, corteccia del lobo parietale

corteccia parietale, corteccia del lobo parietale

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parietal lobe
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a region of the brain involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and cognitive functions

lobo parietale, corteccia parietale

lobo parietale, corteccia parietale

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parietal gyrus
[sostantivo]

a folded region of brain tissue in the parietal lobe, involved in sensory perception, spatial processing, and motor planning

giro parietale, giro della corteccia parietale

giro parietale, giro della corteccia parietale

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temporal lobe
[sostantivo]

a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception

lobo temporale, lobus temporalis

lobo temporale, lobus temporalis

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temporal cortex
[sostantivo]

the region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual recognition

corteccia temporale, corteccia del lobo temporale

corteccia temporale, corteccia del lobo temporale

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temporal gyrus
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a curved fold of tissue located within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in various functions such as auditory processing, language, memory, and emotion

giro temporale, giro della corteccia temporale

giro temporale, giro della corteccia temporale

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Broca's area
[sostantivo]

a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing

area di Broca, regione di Broca

area di Broca, regione di Broca

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motor strip
[sostantivo]

a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body

striscia motoria, corteccia motoria

striscia motoria, corteccia motoria

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Wernicke's area
[sostantivo]

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

Area di Wernicke, Zona di Wernicke

Area di Wernicke, Zona di Wernicke

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sulcus
[sostantivo]

a shallow groove or indentation on the surface of the brain, separating different regions or lobes

solco, solcatura

solco, solcatura

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central sulcus
[sostantivo]

a deep groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes

sulco centrale, solco centrale

sulco centrale, solco centrale

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a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe

solco laterale del cervello, solco laterale cerebrale

solco laterale del cervello, solco laterale cerebrale

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gray matter
[sostantivo]

the region of the central nervous system that contains neural cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses, and appears greyish in color

sostanza grigia, materia grigia

sostanza grigia, materia grigia

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white matter
[sostantivo]

the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers

sostanza bianca, materia bianca

sostanza bianca, materia bianca

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hypothalamus
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) a region in the central lower part of the brain that is responsible for autonomic nervous system and the release of hormones

ipotalamo

ipotalamo

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thalamus
[sostantivo]

a region in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information

talamo, talamo cerebrale

talamo, talamo cerebrale

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basal ganglion
[sostantivo]

a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning

nuclei della base, gangli della base

nuclei della base, gangli della base

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limbic system
[sostantivo]

a complex subcortical nervous system of the brain that is associated with emotions and drives

sistema limbico

sistema limbico

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limbic brain
[sostantivo]

the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation

cervello limbico, sistema limbico

cervello limbico, sistema limbico

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amygdala
[sostantivo]

a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that processes emotions

amigdala, struttura amigdaloidea

amigdala, struttura amigdaloidea

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putamen
[sostantivo]

a part of the basal ganglia in the brain, involved in motor control and coordination

putamen, putamen cerebrale

putamen, putamen cerebrale

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lateral ventricle
[sostantivo]

a fluid-filled chamber in the brain that plays a vital role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health

ventricolo laterale, ventricolo laterale del cervello

ventricolo laterale, ventricolo laterale del cervello

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hippocampus
[sostantivo]

a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation

ippocampo, ippocampo cerebrale

ippocampo, ippocampo cerebrale

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prefrontal cortex
[sostantivo]

the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions

corteccia prefrontale, corteccia frontale

corteccia prefrontale, corteccia frontale

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prefrontal lobe
[sostantivo]

the anterior region of the brain responsible for executive functions and social cognition

lobo prefrontale, corteccia prefrontale

lobo prefrontale, corteccia prefrontale

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cingulate gyrus
[sostantivo]

a brain structure involved in emotional and cognitive processing, located above the corpus callosum

giro cingolato, cingolato

giro cingolato, cingolato

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ventricle
[sostantivo]

(anatomy) one of the four main cavities in the brain containing cerebrospinal fluid

ventricolo

ventricolo

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choroid plexus
[sostantivo]

a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid

plesso coroideo, plexus coroideo

plesso coroideo, plexus coroideo

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a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange

liquido cerebrospinale, liquido spinale

liquido cerebrospinale, liquido spinale

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foramen of monro
[sostantivo]

a small opening that connects the lateral ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between them

forame di Monro, forame di Monro (apertura)

forame di Monro, forame di Monro (apertura)

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third ventricle
[sostantivo]

a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that plays a role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and communication between brain regions

terzo ventricolo, ventricolo terzo

terzo ventricolo, ventricolo terzo

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fourth ventricle
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a fluid-filled cavity located in the brainstem, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

quarto ventricolo, ventricolo quarto

quarto ventricolo, ventricolo quarto

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subarachnoid space
[sostantivo]

a fluid-filled area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater in the central nervous system

spazio subaracnoideo, interstizio subaracnoideo

spazio subaracnoideo, interstizio subaracnoideo

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cisterna
[sostantivo]

a fluid-filled space within the body, particularly within the brain or spinal cord, that acts as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid

cisterna, cisterne cerebrali

cisterna, cisterne cerebrali

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central canal
[sostantivo]

a narrow fluid-filled channel that runs through the center of the spinal cord and carries cerebrospinal fluid

canale centrale, canale spinale centrale

canale centrale, canale spinale centrale

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meninges
[sostantivo]

a three-layered protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord

meningi, meninge

meningi, meninge

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hemisphere
[sostantivo]

either the left or right side of the brain, or the cerebrum

emisfero

emisfero

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foramen magnum
[sostantivo]

an opening at the posterior aspect of the skull through which the spinal cord passes

forame magno, apertura occipitale

forame magno, apertura occipitale

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dura mater
[sostantivo]

the tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

dura madre, madre dura

dura madre, madre dura

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arachnoid
[sostantivo]

a thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, playing a role in protecting and supporting the central nervous system

aracnoide, membrana aracnoidea

aracnoide, membrana aracnoidea

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pia mater
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the innermost layer of the meninges, which is a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord

pia madre, meninge pia

pia madre, meninge pia

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the middle and largest of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the temporal lobes of the brain

fossa cranica media, fossa craniale centrale

fossa cranica media, fossa craniale centrale

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a cavity located at the base of the skull that holds the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata

fossa cranica posteriore, fossa craniale posteriore

fossa cranica posteriore, fossa craniale posteriore

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the shallowest and most anterior of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the frontal lobes of the brain

fossa cranica anteriore, fossa crano-anteriore

fossa cranica anteriore, fossa crano-anteriore

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cerebral cortex
[sostantivo]

the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and information processing

corteccia cerebrale, corteccia celebrale

corteccia cerebrale, corteccia celebrale

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olfactory brain
[sostantivo]

a structure located in the front part of the brain involved in the sense of smell

cervello olfattivo, cervello dell'olfatto

cervello olfattivo, cervello dell'olfatto

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olfactory bulb
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a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules

bulbo olfattivo, bulbo dell'olfatto

bulbo olfattivo, bulbo dell'olfatto

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