perirhinal

/pɛrɪˈraɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the perirhinal cortex, a region of the brain involved in memory and spatial navigation.

“The researchers studied the perirhinal cortex’s role in memory formation.”

2. noun

perirhinal cortex itself, a brain region involved in memory and spatial navigation.

“The patient’s perirhinal cortex was damaged in the accident.”

Synonyms

  • mempo
  • perirhinal cortical

Antonyms

  • perisylvian