| left brain n. The cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum, controlling activities on the right side of the body, and in humans, usually controlling speech and language functions. |
left brain
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy)
a. the left hemisphere of the human brain, which is believed to control linear and analytical thinking, decision-making, and language
b. (as modifier) a left-brain activity
left brain (l ft) The cerebral hemisphere located on the left side of the corpus callosum. The left brain controls activities on the right side of the body, and in humans, usually controls speech and language functions. The thought processes of logic and calculation are generally associated with the left brain. |
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| Noun | 1. |  left brain - the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the bodycerebral hemisphere, hemisphere - either half of the cerebrum language area, language zone - a large cortical area (in the left hemisphere in most people) containing all the centers associated with language |
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