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prefrontal [Brit priːˈfrʌnt(ə)l, Am ˌpriˈfrən(t)l] ADJ

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prefrontal lobe, lobotomy:

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Electroconvulsive therapy was introduced in 1942 followed by the first prefrontal leucotomy operation in the hospital in 1946. en.wikipedia.org

These findings provide evidence that epigenetic modification in the prefrontal lobe is a risk factor for bipolar disorder. en.wikipedia.org

Most are in the temporal lobe or closely related to it, such as the amygdala, the hippocampus, the rhinal cortex in the temporal lobe, and the prefrontal cortex. en.wikipedia.org

Reduced activity of the prefrontal cortex, in particular its medial and orbitofrontal portions, has been associated with violent/antisocial aggression. en.wikipedia.org

One way therefore to increase persuasion would seem to be to selectively activate the right prefrontal cortex. en.wikipedia.org

They can not remember the source for given information because their prefrontal cortex is underdeveloped. en.wikipedia.org

The prefrontal cortex has been identified as the most important region involved in executive functioning. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike other vipers, no hinge action occurs where the prefrontal bone engages the frontal. en.wikipedia.org

Older participants have an increased risk of cognitive aging and declines in prefrontal gray matter. en.wikipedia.org

Short-term memory is supported by transient patterns of neuronal communication, dependent on regions of the frontal lobe (especially dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) and the parietal lobe. en.wikipedia.org

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