callosal

/kæləsəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the corpus callosum, a bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the two hemispheres

“The callosal lesions were a result of the stroke and significantly impaired the patient’s cognitive function.”

2. adjective

relating to a band or ridge, especially on a surface

“The callosal pattern on the rock surface was a notable geological feature.”

3. noun

a bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the two hemispheres

“The neurosurgeon successfully severed the corpus callosum to treat the patient’s condition.”

Synonyms

  • corpus callosal
  • interhemispheric

Antonyms

  • dissociative
  • interhemispheric