piriform area

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Noun piriform area has 1 sense

pyriform area, piriform area, pyriform lobe, piriform lobe - pear-shaped neural structure on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon
--₁ is a kind of neural structure
--₁ is a part of rhinencephalon, olfactory brain

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Piriform Area

Definition: The piriform area is a region located in the brain that is involved in olfactory (smell) processing. It is shaped like a pear, hence the name "piriform," which means pear-shaped.

Senses:

Noun: The specific anatomical region in the brain responsible for olfactory processing.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

"Scientists have discovered that the piriform area plays a crucial role in identifying and processing odors."

Local Usage:

"The patient's injury has affected the piriform area, resulting in a loss of smell."

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