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prefrontal cortex
noun
Definition of PREFRONTAL CORTEX
: 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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First Known Use of PREFRONTAL CORTEX
1964
Medical Dictionary
prefrontal cortex
noun
Medical Definition of PREFRONTAL CORTEX
: 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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