word
prefrontal cortex
pree-FRUN-tul KOR-teks
ˌpriːˈfrʌntəl ˈkɔːrtɛksListen
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Syllable breakdown
prefrontalcortex
Dictionary meaning
The front part of the brain's frontal lobe, governing decision-making, planning, and social behaviour.
Examples
- The prefrontal cortex is one of the last brain regions to fully mature.
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