frontal lobe

noun

: the anterior division of each cerebral hemisphere

Examples of frontal lobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After a horrific accident in which an iron rod passed through his skull, damaging parts of his frontal lobes, Gage’s personality and emotional responses changed drastically. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 There have also been reports of correlations between saliva cortisol levels and cortical thickness in the frontal lobe among human adults. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024 On autopsy, the damage to his brain was concentrated in the frontal lobe, the region of the brain which affects decision making and impulsiveness. Kate Cunningham, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2024 At that point in your life your frontal lobe isn't fully formed and your idea of self isn't fully actualized. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for frontal lobe 

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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 1 Oct. 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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