frontal lobe

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. the anterior part of each cerebral hemisphere, in front of the central sulcus.

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frontal lobe British  

noun

1. anatomy the anterior portion of each cerebral hemisphere, situated in front of the central sulcus

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frontal lobe Scientific  

/ frŭn′tl /

1. The largest and forwardmost lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for the control of skilled motor activity, including speech. Mood and the ability to think are also controlled by the frontal lobe.

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Etymology

Origin of frontal lobe

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

In typical cases, the exposure damages the brain’s frontal lobe, which slows cognition, impairs impulse control, restricts dopamine production and affects mood.

From The Wall Street Journal

His disease has targeted his frontal lobes, which manage social behavior, emotional regulation, impulse control, planning and working memory — essentially, everything a person needs to relate to others.

From Los Angeles Times

These implants are done in two parts of the brain that often produce seizures, the medial temporal lobe and the medial frontal lobe.

From Salon

The tumour is in the right frontal lobe of Weronika's brain – the area responsible for abstract thought, creativity and concentration.

From BBC

The abnormalities were most prominent in the frontal lobe of the brain, an area most susceptible to damage from trauma and frequently impacted during soccer heading.

From Science Daily