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- Dictionarybrain/breɪn/
noun
- 1. an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating centre of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity: "a brain tumour" Similar
- 2. intellectual capacity: "I didn't have enough brains for the sciences" Similar
verb
- 1. hit (someone) hard on the head with an object: informal "she brained me with a rolling pin"
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3 days ago · Learn about the brain, the mass of nerve tissue in the anterior end of an organism that integrates sensory information and directs motor responses. Explore the structure and functions of the brain in different vertebrates, from lower to higher levels, and the human brain in particular.
- Neuroplasticity
neuroplasticity, capacity of neurons and neural networks in...
- Cross-Modal Plasticity
Cross-modal plasticity, the ability of the brain to...
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- Cerebral Hemispheres
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- Midbrain
midbrain, region of the developing vertebrate brain that is...
- Forebrain
Forebrain, region of the developing vertebrate brain; it...
- Hindbrain
hindbrain, region of the developing vertebrate brain that is...
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1 day ago · The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, and with the spinal cord makes up the central nervous system. The brain consists of the cerebrum, the brainstem and the cerebellum.
3 days ago · The brain is one of the most complex and magnificent organs in the human body. Our brain gives us awareness of ourselves and of our environment, processing a constant stream of sensory data. It controls our muscle movements, the secretions of our glands, and even our breathing and internal temperature.
4 days ago · The brain contains billions of nerve cells arranged in patterns that coordinate thought, emotion, behavior, movement and sensation. A complicated highway system of nerves connects the brain to the rest of your body, so communication can occur in seconds. Think about how fast you pull your hand back from a hot stove.
5 days ago · neurology, medical specialty concerned with the nervous system and its functional or organic disorders. Neurologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
2 days ago · The human brain is a specialized organ that is responsible for all thought and movement that the body produces. Learn which part plays what role. The human brain allows humans to successfully interact with their environment, by communicating with others and interacting with inanimate objects near their position.
3 days ago · Structure of the Brain. There are 3 major parts of the brain: cerebrum (Latin for brain), cerebellum (little brain), and brainstem. The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain. It is divided into two, the right and the left hemisphere, which are connected by a bundle of nerve fibers.
