arcocentrum

[ärˈkōsentrəm]

Definitions

1. noun

A structure or region in the brain, particularly in the cerebral cortex, that is involved in the integration of sensory information.

“The scientist studied the arcocentrum to gain insight into how the brain processes sensory data.”

Synonyms

  • cerebral cortex
  • sensorimotor cortex

Antonyms

  • brainstem