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frontoparietal

frontoparietal

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Relating to the front and upper parts of the brain
  • adjective
  • /ˌfrʌntoʊpəˈraɪətəl/
  • Specialized
: frontoparietal
  • The frontoparietal region is essential for spatial awareness.

Examples

  • The neurologist identified damage in the frontoparietal cortex after reviewing the MRI scan.

  • Researchers studied the frontoparietal network to understand its role in attention and memory.

  • A fracture in the frontoparietal region of the skull can be serious and requires immediate care.

  • Can you explain the function of the frontoparietal lobe?

  • The neurosurgeon explained that the frontoparietal area is critical for various cognitive functions.

  • An injury to the frontoparietal region can significantly affect a person's motor skills.

  • Researchers found that the frontoparietal network is involved in attention and spatial awareness.

Surface Forms

frontoparietal positive

Morphology

frontoparietal = frontal + parietal (transparent) = fronto + parietal

The word is a clear combination of 'frontal' and 'parietal', relating to both regions of the skull or brain.

Etymology

Frontoparietal joins frontal ('front') and parietal ('wall'), words that point to the front and the side/top of the head. So frontoparietal describes something that involves both the frontal and parietal parts of the brain.