frontal lobe

noun

: the anterior division of each cerebral hemisphere

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The prefrontal cortex is located at the frontal lobe of the brain and is involved in various brain functions, with executive function — the ability to self-regulate and plan ahead — being the most significant function. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 Removing portions of the tumor also required the removal of some of Eddie's frontal lobe. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 This is especially important to consider because kids (including teens) still have developing frontal lobes. Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025 Wedding Anniversary Wishes For Friends Happy 25th wedding anniversary – your marriage’s frontal lobe is officially developed! Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frontal lobe

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frontal lobe was in 1827

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“Frontal lobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontal%20lobe. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

frontal lobe

noun
: the anterior division of each cerebral hemisphere having its lower part in the anterior fossa of the skull and bordered behind by the central sulcus

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