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The Brain

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cerebrum
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ce
reb
rum
Noun

the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, perception, movement, and memory

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cerebellum
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ce
re
be
llum
Noun

a region of the brain that coordinates movement, balance, and posture

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brainstem
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brain
stem
Noun

the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body

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corpus callosum
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corpus callosum
Noun

a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication

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corpus amygdaloideum
Noun

an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions

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cortex
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cor
tex
Noun

(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter

The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking, memory, and perception.

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motor cortex
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motor cortex
Noun

a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements

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gyrus
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gy
rus
Noun

a raised fold on the surface of the cerebral cortex

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gyrus cinguli
Noun

a curved fold in the cerebral cortex that is involved in emotion, memory, and attention

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frontal cortex
Noun

the anterior part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and complex behaviors

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frontal lobe
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frontal lobe
Noun

a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving

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occipital cortex
Noun

the region in the brain that processes visual information

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occipital lobe
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occipital lobe
Noun

a body part located at the posterior end of the cerebral cortex in the brain, responsible for processing and interpreting visual information received from the eyes

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occipital gyrus
Noun

an anatomical structure located in the occipital lobe of the brain. It is involved in visual processing

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sensory strip
Noun

a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body

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frontal gyrus
Noun

a curved fold of tissue located in the frontal lobe of the brain

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parietal cortex
Noun

the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness

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parietal lobe
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parietal lobe
Noun

a region of the brain involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and cognitive functions

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parietal gyrus
Noun

a folded region of brain tissue in the parietal lobe, involved in sensory perception, spatial processing, and motor planning

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temporal lobe
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temporal lobe
Noun

a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception

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temporal cortex
Noun

the region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual recognition

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temporal gyrus
Noun

a curved fold of tissue located within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in various functions such as auditory processing, language, memory, and emotion

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Broca's area
Noun

a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing

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motor strip
Noun

a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body

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Wernicke's area
Noun

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

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sulcus
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sul
cus
Noun

a shallow groove or indentation on the surface of the brain, separating different regions or lobes

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central sulcus
Noun

a deep groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes

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sulcus lateralis cerebri
Noun

a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe

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gray matter
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gray matter
Noun

a person's ability to learn or understand something

Try using your grey matter and you might find the answer.

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white matter
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white matter
Noun

the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers

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hypothalamus
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hy
po
tha
la
mus
Noun

(anatomy) a region in the central lower part of the brain that is responsible for autonomic nervous system and the release of hormones

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thalamus
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tha
la
mus
Noun

a region in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information

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basal ganglion
Noun

a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning

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limbic system
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limbic system
Noun

a complex subcortical nervous system of the brain that is associated with emotions and drives

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limbic brain
Noun

the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation

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amygdala
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a
myg
da
la
Noun

a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that processes emotions

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putamen
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pu
ta
men
Noun

a part of the basal ganglia in the brain, involved in motor control and coordination

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lateral ventricle
Noun

a fluid-filled chamber in the brain that plays a vital role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health

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hippocampus
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hi
ppo
cam
pus
Noun

a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation

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prefrontal cortex
Noun

the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions

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cingulate gyrus
Noun

a brain structure involved in emotional and cognitive processing, located above the corpus callosum

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ventricle
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vent
ri
cle
Noun

(anatomy) a chamber in the lower part of the heart that carries the blood from the auricles to the arteries

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choroid plexus
Noun

a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid

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cerebrospinal fluid
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cerebrospinal fluid
Noun

a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange

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foramen of monro
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foramen of monro
Noun

a small opening that connects the lateral ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between them

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third ventricle
Noun

a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that plays a role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and communication between brain regions

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fourth ventricle
Noun

a fluid-filled cavity located in the brainstem, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

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subarachnoid space
Noun

a fluid-filled area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater in the central nervous system

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cis
ter
na
Noun

a fluid-filled space within the body, particularly within the brain or spinal cord, that acts as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid

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central canal
Noun

a narrow fluid-filled channel that runs through the center of the spinal cord and carries cerebrospinal fluid

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meninges
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me
nin
ges
Noun

a three-layered protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord

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hemisphere
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he
mis
phere
Noun

either half of a sphere

The sports arena's roof was designed in the shape of a hemisphere.

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foramen magnum
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foramen magnum
Noun

an opening at the posterior aspect of the skull through which the spinal cord passes

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dura mater
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dura mater
Noun

the tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

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arachnoid
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a
rach
noid
Adjective

relating to or resembling a member of the class Arachnida

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pia mater
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pia mater
Noun

the innermost layer of the meninges, which is a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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middle cranial fossa
Noun

the middle and largest of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the temporal lobes of the brain

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posterior cranial fossa
Noun

a cavity located at the base of the skull that holds the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata

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anterior cranial fossa
Noun

the shallowest and most anterior of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the frontal lobes of the brain

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cerebral cortex
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cerebral cortex
Noun

the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and information processing

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olfactory brain
Noun

a structure located in the front part of the brain involved in the sense of smell

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olfactory bulb
Noun

a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules

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