association area

noun

Meaning

A region of the cerebral cortex that integrates sensory information and coordinates complex cognitive functions like language, memory, and reasoning.

Examples

The parietal association area helps us integrate sensory inputs to understand our spatial environment.
Damage to a frontal association area can significantly impair a person's ability to plan complex tasks.

Synonyms: cortex, integrative center, cortical region, associative cortex

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association area

noun

Pronunciation: əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən ˈɛəriə

Definition

A region of the cerebral cortex that integrates sensory information and coordinates complex cognitive functions like language, memory, and reasoning.

Examples

The parietal association area helps us integrate sensory inputs to understand our spatial environment.
Damage to a frontal association area can significantly impair a person's ability to plan complex tasks.
Scientists continue to map how each association area communicates with primary sensory regions to create a unified experience.

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