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Paleocortex

Definition:

Paleocortex refers to the oldest part of the cortex in the brain involved in basic functions, emotions, and memory.

Senses:

1. Neurology:

   • Noun: The oldest portion of the cerebral cortex, also known as the archicortex, responsible for basic instincts and emotions.

Sample Sentences:

1. Damage to the paleocortex can result in difficulties in regulating emotions.
2. Studies have shown that the paleocortex plays a crucial role in memory consolidation.
3. Evolutionarily, the paleocortex is the ancestral structure that developed first in the brain.

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