frontal lobe

noun

: the anterior division of each cerebral hemisphere

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As the expert later explains in a press conference, the brain damage to Aaron’s frontal lobes was severe, almost certainly affecting his decision-making and impulse control in recent years especially. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 Our brain’s frontal lobe is wired for exactly this activity. Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 According to a study in the National Library of Medicine, practices such as meditation, journaling and self-reflection have shown an ability to increase the gray matter of our frontal lobe and strengthening its capabilities. Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Perceiving any kind of perfume made my frontal lobe twitch and my legs walk out of coffee shops. Melissa Kenny, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frontal lobe 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frontal lobe was in 1827

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“Frontal lobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontal%20lobe. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

frontal lobe

noun
: the anterior division of each cerebral hemisphere having its lower part in the anterior fossa of the skull and bordered behind by the central sulcus

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