Entorhinal
noun
The entorhinal area is a part of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe, which is involved in the processing of memory and spatial information.
The entorhinal cortex plays a key role in spatial memory.
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entorhinal cortex,entorhinal pathways,entorhinal neuron
noun
The entorhinal area is a part of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe, which is involved in the processing of memory and spatial information.
The entorhinal cortex plays a key role in spatial memory.
Usage tips
Formal
entorhinal cortex,entorhinal pathways,entorhinal neuron
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cognitive Function
Refers to the brain's abilities related to memory and navigation
Understanding the entorhinal region helps in studying cognitive functions like memory.
Pro Tip 2/3Neuroscience Terminology
The language used in neuroscience can be complex; knowing specialized terms like entorhinal is important
The entorhinal cortex is frequently mentioned in research on Alzheimer's disease.
Pro Tip 3/3Memory Processing
Entorhinal influences how we store and recall memories
Research shows the entorhinal area's importance in forming new memories.
Pro Tip 1/3Cognitive Function
Refers to the brain's abilities related to memory and navigation
Understanding the entorhinal region helps in studying cognitive functions like memory.
Pro Tip 2/3Neuroscience Terminology
The language used in neuroscience can be complex; knowing specialized terms like entorhinal is important
The entorhinal cortex is frequently mentioned in research on Alzheimer's disease.
Pro Tip 3/3Memory Processing
Entorhinal influences how we store and recall memories
Research shows the entorhinal area's importance in forming new memories.
Pro Tip 1/3Cognitive Function
Refers to the brain's abilities related to memory and navigation
Understanding the entorhinal region helps in studying cognitive functions like memory.
Pro Tip 2/3Neuroscience Terminology
The language used in neuroscience can be complex; knowing specialized terms like entorhinal is important
The entorhinal cortex is frequently mentioned in research on Alzheimer's disease.
Pro Tip 3/3Memory Processing
Entorhinal influences how we store and recall memories
Research shows the entorhinal area's importance in forming new memories.
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