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frontal lobe
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frontal lobe
n.
The largest and most anterior part of each cerebral hemisphere.

frontal lobe
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the anterior portion of each cerebral hemisphere, situated in front of the central sulcus

frontal lobe  (frntl)
The largest and forwardmost lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for the control of skilled motor activity, including speech. Mood and the ability to think are also controlled by the frontal lobe.
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Noun1.frontal lobefrontal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead
cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, cortex, pallium - the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
frontal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum
precentral gyrus - the convolution of the frontal lobe that is bounded in back by the central sulcus and that contains the motor area
lobe - (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; "ear lobe"


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Because the frontal lobes of their brains are still developing, this affects teenagers' ability to develop an argument, plan an essay, solve maths problems and organise ideas into words; Dr Hammond said.
The motor cortex in the frontal lobes regulates conscious movements.
Areview of his original computed tomography (CT) scan (figure) revealed the presence of a large, destructive lesion that involved the sinonasal area and extended into the anterior cranial fossa, a significant degree of associated vasogenic edema in the adjacent frontal lobes of the brain, and signs of hemorrhage.
 
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