prefrontal
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- adjective
- /priˈfrʌntəl/
- Specialized
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prefrontal
- The prefrontal cortex plays a crucial role in decision-making and moderating social behavior.
- prefrontal cortex
- prefrontal region
- prefrontal lobe
And it showed very robust effects on these prefrontal networks.
- And it showed very robust effects on these prefrontal networks.
- And those other two structures, the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus, are vital for learning.
- OK, When you explode or burst or say the wrong thing or say the thing that you shouldn't say or do the thing you shouldn't do, that's lack of prefrontal control.
- When you're doing that, your prefrontal cortex is active.
- You're using your logical, forward thinking prefrontal regions to override the desires and instincts initiated by the impulsive reward networks.
- And we do that by regaining access to the prefrontal cortex.
- I I'm able to perform better with a highly functioning prefrontal cortex.
- And this process HIV impacts the prefrontal lobe specific Wow.
- The blood cuts off from your man's prefrontal cortex, so now he can't think straight.
Examples
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Among the functions of the prefrontal cortex is bringing creativity and problem-solving to the complexities of life.
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Neuroanatomically, the frontal lobes are traditionally viewed as critical to executive function, with particular reference to the prefrontal cortex.
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And it showed very robust effects on these prefrontal networks.
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We actually know that the right prefrontal area of the brain of all human beings is where the conscience is really.
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It's when we start to slow down or close off the prefrontal cortex.
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The higher functions of the brain are located in the prefrontal cortex.
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White matter connections for elements of the prefrontal cortex provide additional sites for potential disruption.
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His brain has interesting activations in the prefrontal cortex that are greater.
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And we do that by regaining access to the prefrontal cortex.
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One hypothesis that could explain attempted suicide in adolescents is low prefrontal cortex maturity, which predisposes to impulsivity.
Academic text (2016)
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.4
The front part of the brain that helps plan, make decisions, and control actions
- Specialized
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5.3
The front part of the brain that helps with thinking and making decisions
- Archaic
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Surgery that cuts connections in the front of the brain, once used to treat mental illness but often changes personality
- Archaic
A brain surgery that cuts connections in the front part of the brain and often changes personality
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prefrontal is made of pre- meaning 'before' and frontal meaning 'front' or 'forehead'. So prefrontal means the part 'in front of' the frontal area of the skull or brain, which is why the prefrontal area sits at the very front and helps with decisions and personality.