Hemisphere (Noun)
Meaning 1
Half of the terrestrial globe.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
Half of a sphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
Either half of the cerebrum.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for processing language and logic.
- Damage to the right hemisphere can result in difficulties with spatial reasoning and visual perception.
- The two hemispheres of the cerebrum are connected by a bundle of nerve fibers called the corpus callosum.
- Research has shown that the left hemisphere is more involved in analytical thinking, while the right hemisphere is more involved in creative thinking.
- In some cases, a person may have a dominant hemisphere that controls most of their cognitive functions.