frontal lobe

noun

, Anatomy.

1. the anterior part of each cerebral hemisphere, in front of the central sulcus.

frontal lobe

noun

1. anatomy the anterior portion of each cerebral hemisphere, situated in front of the central sulcus

frontal lobe

/ frŭn′tl /

1. The largest and forwardmost lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for the control of skilled motor activity, including speech. Mood and the ability to think are also controlled by the frontal lobe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frontal lobe¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

But after an optician spotted a swelling behind her eyes she was immediately referred to hospital where she was diagnosed with a right frontal lobe glioma.

From BBC

“It’s about this idea that traditional talking through it is only engaging the frontal lobe,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times

He was knocked off his motorbike on a dual carriageway in London five years ago, leaving him in hospital for three weeks, with a bleed to the frontal lobe of his brain.

From BBC

Early in the disease, the individual may be aware of changes, but as frontal lobe deterioration progresses the capacity for self-awareness diminishes.

From Salon

Since autism affects social communication, ion channel experts like Bender had focused on the frontal lobe of the brain, which governs language and social skills in people.

From Science Daily