Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Relating to the orbits and to the frontal bone or the forehead.
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- adjective Located in the
frontal lobes above theorbits of theeyes
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Examples
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But activity in the brain region closest to the antenna, known as the orbitofrontal cortex and temporal pole, was significantly higher -- about 7 percent more active -- when the phone was on, compared to when it was off.
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But brain activity in the brain region closest to the antenna, known as the orbitofrontal cortex and temporal pole, was significantly higher - about 7 percent more active - when the phone was on than when it was off, the researchers found.
Study indicates cellphones affect brain activity, but implications are unclear 2011
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But activity in the brain region closest to the antenna, known as the orbitofrontal cortex and temporal pole, was significantly higher -- about 7 percent more active -- when the phone was on, compared to when it was off.
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PAMELA BLAKE, NEUROLOGIST: That part of the brain is called the orbitofrontal cortex.
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PAMELA BLAKE, NEUROLOGIST: That part of the brain is called the orbitofrontal cortex.
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It activates a region of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex, which distinguishes feelings for people with whom we have a close relationship from others.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Pioneering work by British scientist Professor Semir Zeki at University College, London, found that beauty triggers a response in part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex.
The Times of India 2008
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Pioneering work by British scientist Professor Semir Zeki at University College, London, found that beauty triggers a response in part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex.
The Times of India 2008
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The lower third of the prefrontal cortex is called the orbitofrontal cortex because it is the part of the brain just above the eyes ….
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63 Goleman has suggested that eye contact activates a part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex: Goleman, Social Intelligence, p.
World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011
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