neopallium

/niːoʊpəˈlaɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The part of the vertebrate brain that is responsible for higher-order cognitive functions, such as consciousness, perception, and thought.

“The study of the neopallium helped researchers understand the neural basis of human intelligence.”

Synonyms

  • cerebrum
  • forebrain

Antonyms

  • hindbrain
  • reptilian brain