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Words Related to Body - Brain

Here you will learn some English words related to the brain, such as "cortex", "frontal lobe", and "amygdala".

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cerebrum
[noun]
the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, perception, movement, and memory
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cerebellum
[noun]
a region of the brain that coordinates movement, balance, and posture
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brainstem
[noun]
the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body
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corpus callosum
[noun]
a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication
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corpus amygdaloideum
[noun]
an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions
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cortex
[noun]
(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter
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motor cortex
[noun]
a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements
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gyrus
[noun]
a raised fold on the surface of the cerebral cortex
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gyrus cinguli
[noun]
a curved fold in the cerebral cortex that is involved in emotion, memory, and attention
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frontal cortex
[noun]
the anterior part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and complex behaviors
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frontal lobe
[noun]
a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving
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occipital cortex
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the region in the brain that processes visual information
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occipital lobe
[noun]
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
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occipital gyrus
[noun]
an anatomical structure located in the occipital lobe of the brain. It is involved in visual processing
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sensory strip
[noun]
a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body
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frontal gyrus
[noun]
a curved fold of tissue located in the frontal lobe of the brain
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parietal cortex
[noun]
the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness
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parietal lobe
[noun]
a region of the brain involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and cognitive functions
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parietal gyrus
[noun]
a folded region of brain tissue in the parietal lobe, involved in sensory perception, spatial processing, and motor planning
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temporal lobe
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a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception
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temporal cortex
[noun]
the region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual recognition
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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
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Broca's area
[noun]
a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing
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motor strip
[noun]
a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body
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Wernicke's area
[noun]
a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing
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sulcus
[noun]
a shallow groove or indentation on the surface of the brain, separating different regions or lobes
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sulcus centralis
[noun]
a deep groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes
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sulcus lateralis cerebri
[noun]
a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe
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grey matter
[noun]
the region of the central nervous system that contains neural cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses, and appears greyish in color
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white matter
[noun]
the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers
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hypothalamus
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(anatomy) a region in the central lower part of the brain that is responsible for autonomic nervous system and the release of hormones
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thalamus
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a region in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information
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basal ganglion
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a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning
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limbic system
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a complex subcortical nervous system of the brain that is associated with emotions and drives
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limbic brain
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the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation
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amygdala
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a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that processes emotions
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putamen
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a part of the basal ganglia in the brain, involved in motor control and coordination
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lateral ventricle
[noun]
a fluid-filled chamber in the brain that plays a vital role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health
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hippocampus
[noun]
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
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prefrontal cortex
[noun]
the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions
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prefrontal lobe
[noun]
the anterior region of the brain responsible for executive functions and social cognition
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cingulate gyrus
[noun]
a brain structure involved in emotional and cognitive processing, located above the corpus callosum
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ventricle
[noun]
(anatomy) one of the four main cavities in the brain containing cerebrospinal fluid
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choroid plexus
[noun]
a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid
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cerebrospinal fluid
[noun]
a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange
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foramen of monro
[noun]
a small opening that connects the lateral ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between them
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third ventricle
[noun]
a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that plays a role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and communication between brain regions
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fourth ventricle
[noun]
a fluid-filled cavity located in the brainstem, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
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subarachnoid space
[noun]
a fluid-filled area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater in the central nervous system
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cisterna
[noun]
a fluid-filled space within the body, particularly within the brain or spinal cord, that acts as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid
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central canal
[noun]
a narrow fluid-filled channel that runs through the center of the spinal cord and carries cerebrospinal fluid
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meninges
[noun]
a three-layered protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
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hemisphere
[noun]
either the left or right side of the brain, or the cerebrum
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foramen magnum
[noun]
an opening at the posterior aspect of the skull through which the spinal cord passes
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dura mater
[noun]
the tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord
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arachnoid
[noun]
a thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, playing a role in protecting and supporting the central nervous system
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pia mater
[noun]
the innermost layer of the meninges, which is a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord
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middle cranial fossa
[noun]
the middle and largest of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the temporal lobes of the brain
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posterior cranial fossa
[noun]
a cavity located at the base of the skull that holds the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata
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anterior cranial fossa
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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
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cerebral cortex
[noun]
the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and information processing
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olfactory brain
[noun]
a structure located in the front part of the brain involved in the sense of smell
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olfactory bulb
[noun]
a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules
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