adjective
prefrontal
pree-FRUHN-tuhl
adjective
1
Relating to or located in the front part of the brain's frontal lobe, just behind the forehead.
"The prefrontal cortex is heavily involved in planning and decision-making."
"Damage to the prefrontal region can affect impulse control."
How to Use Prefrontal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term mostly used in anatomy for the front section of the brain's frontal lobe.
Common pairings
prefrontal cortex
prefrontal lobe
Word Forms
more prefrontal comparative, prefrontals plural, most prefrontal superlative
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Etymology
From pre- ("before, in front of") plus frontal.