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Meaning of "prefrontal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PREFRONTAL

prefrontal  [priːˈfrʌntəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PREFRONTAL

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Prefrontal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PREFRONTAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Prefrontal cortex

In mammalian brain anatomy, the prefrontal cortex is the thick outer layer of the prefrontal lobe. The PFC contains Brodmann areas 9, 10, 11, 12, 46, and 47. Many authors have indicated an integral link between a person's personality and the functions of the prefrontal cortex.This brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior. The basic activity of this brain region is considered to be orchestration of thoughts and actions in accordance with internal goals. Destruction of the anterior two-thirds results in deficits in concentration, orientation, abstracting ability, judgment, and problem solving ability; destruction of the orbital lobe results in inappropriate social behavior. The most typical psychological term for functions carried out by the prefrontal cortex area is executive function.

Definition of prefrontal in the English dictionary

The definition of prefrontal in the dictionary is situated in, involving, or relating to the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PREFRONTAL


balibuntal
ˌbælɪˈbʌntəl
buntal
ˈbʌntəl
confrontal
kɒnˈfrʌntəl
Continental
ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl
contrapuntal
ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl
dental
ˈdɛntəl
disgruntle
dɪsˈɡrʌntəl
environmental
ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentəl
experimental
ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl
frontal
ˈfrʌntəl
fundamental
ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl
gruntle
ˈɡrʌntəl
horizontal
ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl
incremental
ˌɪnkrɪˈmɛntəl
interfrontal
ˌɪntəˈfrʌntəl
mental
ˈmɛntəl
nasofrontal
ˌneɪzəʊˈfrʌntəl
oriental
ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəl
rental
ˈrɛntəl
superfrontal
ˌsuːpərˈfrʌntəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PREFRONTAL

prefixed
prefixion
prefixture
preflame
preflight
prefloration
prefocus
prefoliation
preform
preformat
preformation
preformationism
preformationist
preformative
preformulate
prefreeze
prefreshman
prefrontal leucotomy
prefulgent
prefund

WORDS THAT END LIKE PREFRONTAL

accidental
car rental
departmental
detrimental
developmental
documental
elemental
endodontal
fontal
full-frontal
governmental
incidental
intercontinental
monumental
occidental
ornamental
parental
periodontal
sentimental
supplemental

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Translation of «prefrontal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PREFRONTAL

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The translations of prefrontal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prefrontal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前额叶
1,325 millions of speakers

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prefrontal
570 millions of speakers

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prefrontal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रीफ्रंटल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفص الجبهي
280 millions of speakers

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префронтальная
278 millions of speakers

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pré-frontal
270 millions of speakers

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prefrontal
260 millions of speakers

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préfrontal
220 millions of speakers

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Prefrontal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

präfrontalen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

前頭葉前部の
130 millions of speakers

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전두엽
85 millions of speakers

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Prefrontal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trước trán
80 millions of speakers

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ப்ரீஃபிரன்டல்
75 millions of speakers

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Prefrontal
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

prefrontal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prefrontale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przedczołowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

префронтальная
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prefrontal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προμετωπιαίος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prefrontale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prefrontala
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prefrontal
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prefrontal

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2 QUOTES WITH «PREFRONTAL»

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Jim Yong Kim
The relationship between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala fundamentally changes with meditation.
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Tom Waits
I'd rather have a free bottle in front of me than a prefrontal lobotomy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREFRONTAL»

Discover the use of prefrontal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prefrontal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Prefrontal Cortex
This is the fourth edition of the undisputed classic on the prefrontal cortex, the principal "executive" structure of the brain.
Joaquin Fuster, 2008
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The Prefrontal Cortex: Its Structure, Function and ...
The edited proceedings, embodied in this 85th volume of `Progress in Brain Research', fall into three sections - the first of which, following two introductory chapters, discusses the present knowledge of the organization of prefrontal ...
J.P.C. de Bruin, M.A. Corner, M.G.P. Feenstra, 1991
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The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex: Anatomy, ...
In this important new book, the authors argue that primate-specific parts of the prefrontal cortex evolved to reduce errors in foraging choices, so that particular ancestors of modern humans could overcome periodic food shortages.
Richard E. Passingham, Steven P. Wise, 2012
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Prefrontal Cortex: From Synaptic Plasticity to Cognition
This volume, Prefrontal Cortex: from Synaptic Plasticity to Cognition, is an interdisciplinary approach to characterize the function of the anterior portion of the frontal lobe in rodents and human and non-human primates.
Satoru Otani, 2004
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Neuroadaptations to Amphetamine in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex
In the first part of these studies, using a combination of retrograde labeling techniques and Fos immunohistochemistry, I analyzed the predominant projection pathways of the medial prefrontal cortex.
Maud Mostafa Morshedi, 2007
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Development of the prefrontal cortex: evolution, ...
In this scholarly reference, notable investigators in the fields of neuroscience and behavior examine research findings concerning the prefrontal cortex.
Norman A. Krasnegor, G. Reid Lyon, Patricia S. Goldman-Rakic, 1997
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A Novel Role for Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex in Emotion ...
This work advances the basic understanding of the neuroanatomical substrates that process social, emotional, and cultural factors to influence human choice.
Michael Robert Koenigs, 2006
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Early Mediodorsal Thalamic Damage Induces Alterations in ...
One of the most consistent findings in schizophrenia is a decrease in volume and neuronal number in the medial dorsal nucleus of the thalamus (MD) (Pakkenberg 1990; Pakkenberg 1992; Popken et al., 2000; Young et al., 2000; Byne et al., 2001 ...
Naydu Marmolejo, 2008
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Motor and Cognitive Functions of the Prefrontal Cortex
The contents of this book provides an important development in the understanding of the prefrontal cortex.
Anne-Marie Thierry, J. Glowinski, P. S. Goldman-Rakic, 2011
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Regulation of Biochemical and Electrical Signaling in Mouse ...
Atypical antipsychotic-induced cortical dopamine release, which is believed to improve the negative and cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia, is reportedly mediated by 5HT2A/D2 receptor blockade and activation of 5HT1A receptor (5-HT1A-R) in ...
Baishali Kanjilal, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREFRONTAL»

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Determinants of different deep and superficial CA1 pyramidal cell …
... microcircuits discriminate between deep and superficial sublayers and distinctly regulate ventral hippocampal interaction with the amygdala and the prefrontal ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
2
How Hiking Leads to Happiness
... but also decreased activity in a part of the prefrontal cortex linked to how our brains process and feel sadness, remorse, guilt, rejection — and ... «Men's Journal, Jul 15»
3
Neuroticism Linked to Memory Problems
Because working memory consistently involves the dorsolateral prefrontal (DLPFC), parietal (PAR), and anterior cingulate cortices, the ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
4
The brain syncs up like a jazz ensemble
The anterior (blue) and posterior (orange) regions of the prefrontal cortex sync up to communicate cognitive goals to one another. (Image ... «UC Berkeley, Jul 15»
5
Can Workforce Analytics Help Us Find Work-Life Balance?
“To make matters worse,” he writes, “the prefrontal cortex has a novelty bias, meaning that its attention can be easily hijacked by something ... «Datanami, Jul 15»
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Brain circuits awry: Magnet currents heart of new treatment for …
The coil creates a magnetic field that reaches 2 to 3 centimeters into brain matter to stimulate the dorsal-lateral prefrontal cortex, the poker chip-sized area ... «GazetteNET, Jul 15»
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Suicide in Oakland County is 5 times more prevalent than homicides
“Multiple hits to the prefrontal cortex put people at risk. … It affects the brain chemistry,” she said. “If it's not treated, it can be degenerative.”. «The Oakland Press, Jul 15»
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Eat fruit, veggies to stay slim
When glucose levels were lower, two areas of the brain which regulate pleasure prompted the desire to eat while the prefrontal cortex – which ... «The Siasat Daily, Jul 15»
9
Study offers insights into the biology of anxiety
... to fear responses; and the prefrontal cortex, which is highly evolved and plays a role in regulating behavior and emotions, including anxiety. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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Researchers find walking in nature provides mental health benefits
Participants also showed reduced neural activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain linked to negative emotions and mental ... «The Stanford Daily, Jul 15»

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