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forebrain

/ˈfɔːrbreɪn/ /ˈfɔrbreɪn/

Meanings
noun
The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

Examples :

"Studying for the exam, Maria learned that the forebrain, responsible for thinking and memory, is the largest part of the human brain. "
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Related Words

Illustration brain

brain noun

/bɹeɪn/

The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.

"My brain was working overtime trying to remember all the vocabulary words for my spelling test. "

Illustration learned

learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration memory

memory noun

/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/

The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.

"Memory is a facility common to all animals."

Illustration anterior

anterior adjective

/ænˈtɪəriə(r)/

Before in place.

"The anterior chapters of the textbook cover basic vocabulary, which you need to know before the more advanced grammar lessons later on. "

Illustration thinking

thinking noun

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

Thought; gerund of think.

"What is your thinking on this subject?"

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration hypothalamus

hypothalamus noun

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθæləməs/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/

A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

"When Maria felt cold, her hypothalamus signaled her body to shiver and generate heat. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration cerebrum

cerebrum noun

/sɪˈɹiː.bɹəm/

The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

"Studying for the test requires using your cerebrum to remember facts and understand concepts. "

Illustration thalamus

thalamus noun

/ˈθæləməs/ /ˈθeɪləməs/

Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

"The thalamus acts like a train station in the brain, relaying information about touch, sight, and sound to other areas for processing. "

Illustration largest

largest adjective

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒɪst/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒɪst/

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."