prefrontal cortex

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The area of the cortex at the very front of the brain that specializes in anticipation, planning, and impulse control

Alternative Meanings:
  • prefrontal cortex

    part of the frontal lobes, involved with decision making, cognitive control, and other higher order functions; prefrontal cortex develops further during adolescence

  • prefrontal cortex

    the area of the cortex at the very front of the brain that specializes in anticipation, planning, and impulse control