temporal lobe

noun

: 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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She was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy and prescribed medication, but her health declined further. Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Flu and herpes infections showed specific links to brain volume loss in the temporal lobe, which is crucial for memory. Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 All participants had microelectrodes inserted into their temporal lobes in preparation for an operation. Michaela Maya-Mrschtik, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024 Frontotemporal dementia is an all-encompassing term for brain disorders that threaten the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, resulting in speech issues, emotional problems and changes in personality. Jack Smart, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for temporal lobe 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of temporal lobe was in 1889

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“Temporal lobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporal%20lobe. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

temporal lobe

noun
: 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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