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localization principle

localization principle

8.1
The idea that different brain parts do different jobs, like language or movement
  • noun
  • /ˌloʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈprɪnsəpəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : principio de localización
  • The localization principle suggests that different brain regions are responsible for distinct cognitive functions.

Examples

  • Researchers have used the localization principle to map language abilities to specific parts of the brain.

  • Early studies of the localization principle shaped our understanding of neural organization.

  • The localization principle is crucial in neuroscience.

  • Scientists study the localization principles of brain functions.

  • Researchers have used the localization principle to map language abilities to specific parts of the brain.

  • The localization principle suggests that different brain regions are responsible for distinct cognitive functions.

  • Early studies of the localization principle shaped our understanding of neural organization.

Synonyms

localization
vslocalization principle
  • Specialized
1 6.6

The idea that certain tasks happen in specific small parts of the brain or body

is the fuller two-word phrase rather than the single-word form
localization of function
vslocalization principle
  • Specialized
6.6

Certain parts of the brain or body do specific jobs

focuses on localized areas inside an organ especially the brain

Surface Forms

localization principle singular
localizations principle plural
localisations principle plural
localisation principle singular

Morphology

localization + principle

The meaning is directly compositional: 'localization' (association of functions with limited regions) combined with 'principle' (a foundational rule) yields a rule about localized functions. Although the term is technical, the noun+noun composition is transparent and would be understandable to a learner who already knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Localization principle comes from the image of a town map: localization means a specific place and principle means a rule. Imagine each shop on the map doing one job; applied to the brain, this image shows why it means 'certain functions belong to specific areas'.