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insula

American  
[in-suh-luh, ins-yuh-] / ˈɪn sə lə, ˈɪns yə- /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

insulae

  1. a group of convolutions situated at the base of the lateral fissure of the brain.

insula British  
/ ˈɪnsjʊlə /

noun

  1. Also called: island of Reil.  a pyramid-shaped area of the brain within each cerebral hemisphere beneath parts of the frontal and temporal lobes

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Etymology

Origin of insula

1825–35; < New Latin, Latin: island; isle

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