temporal lobe
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temporal lobe

noun

Definition of TEMPORAL LOBE

: a large lobe of each cerebral hemisphere that is situated in front of the occipital lobe and contains a sensory area associated with the organ of hearing

First Known Use of TEMPORAL LOBE

1889

temporal lobe

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TEMPORAL LOBE

: a large lobe of each cerebral hemisphere that is situated in front of the occipital lobe and contains a sensory area associated with the organ of hearing

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