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prefrontal cortex
This term is a technical anatomical designation used primarily in neuroscience, psychology, and medicine. It carries a neutral, scientific register and is rarely used in casual conversation unless referring to brain function or cognitive impairment.
Because it refers to a specific, singular anatomical structure within the brain, it is treated as a countable noun in a biological sense (e.g., comparing the prefrontal cortices of different species), though it is most frequently used in the singular to describe the region in a human subject.
Meanings
Examples
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for high level decision making.
Damage to the prefrontal cortex can lead to drastic changes in personality.
I wonder if my prefrontal cortex is actually working right now.
The prefrontal cortex does not fully develop until the mid twenties.
Stress can impair the function of the prefrontal cortex.
We are studying how the prefrontal cortex regulates emotional responses.
The patient showed significant activity in the prefrontal cortex during the task.
Your prefrontal cortex is what stops you from saying something you might regret.