prefrontal

[ pree-fruhn-tl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. anterior to, situated in, or pertaining to the anterior part of a frontal structure.

prefrontal

/ priːˈfrʌntəl /

adjective

1. situated in, involving, or relating to the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain

Word History and Origins

Origin of prefrontal¹

First recorded in 1850–55; pre- + frontal

Example Sentences

Brain regions such as the anterior cingulate and ventromedial prefrontal cortex integrate many sources of information – essential for being able to form a mixed emotion.

From Salon

The device's manufacturer Flow Neuroscience says it works by stimulating brain activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in the front of the brain, an area linked with depression.

From BBC

We have our prefrontal cortex for a reason, which is to slow down, inhibit a little bit.

From Salon

Meanwhile, the infants with a typical likelihood of developing ASD exhibited stronger connections between the Salience Network and prefrontal regions, which are crucial for social attention and interactions.

From Science Daily

But it also reached deeper, into the medial temporal lobe and prefrontal cortex, brain regions crucial for memory.

From Science Daily