subcortical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- subcortically adverb
Etymology
Origin of subcortical
Example Sentences
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"It truly is the first time in history that one can modulate activity deep in the brain, centimeters from the scalp, examining subcortical structures with high spatial resolution," Freeman says.
From Science Daily
Both cortical and subcortical regions demonstrated meaningful relationships between structural decline and memory performance.
From Science Daily
"This demonstrates that the ability to select or prioritize visual information is embedded in the oldest subcortical circuits of the brain."
From Science Daily
The kind of low-level gaze-following they engage in is mediated by subcortical structures of the brain–those more “primitive” parts also found in mammals and fish.
From Salon
The analyses expand on previous findings, exploring multiple cortical and subcortical regions of the human brain.
From Science Daily
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