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prefrontal cortex
prefrontal cortex
noun
Definition of PREFRONTAL CORTEX
:Â the gray matter of the anterior part of the frontal lobe that is highly developed in humans and plays a role in the regulation of complex cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
First Known Use of PREFRONTAL CORTEX
1964
prefrontal cortex
noun (Medical Dictionary)
Medical Definition of PREFRONTAL CORTEX
:Â the gray matter of the anterior part of the frontal lobe that is highly developed in humans and plays a role in the regulation of complex cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
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