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Definition of Temporal lobe
1. Noun. That part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head.
Exact synonyms: Temporal Ccortex
Group relationships: Cerebral Cortex, Cerebral Mantle, Cortex, Pallium
Terms within: Temporal Gyrus, Amygdala, Amygdaloid Nucleus, Corpus Amygdaloideum
Generic synonyms: Lobe
Group relationships: Cerebral Cortex, Cerebral Mantle, Cortex, Pallium
Terms within: Temporal Gyrus, Amygdala, Amygdaloid Nucleus, Corpus Amygdaloideum
Generic synonyms: Lobe
Medical Definition of Temporal lobe
1. A lobe of the brain which is located laterally and below the cerebrum. Contains auditory and receptive areas. (27 Sep 1997)