Pyriform Lobe (Noun)
Meaning
Pear-shaped neural structure on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pyriform lobe, involved in olfactory processing, is located on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon.
- Research has shown that damage to the pyriform lobe can affect an individual's sense of smell.
- Studies on the pyriform lobe have provided insights into how the brain processes smells and odors.
- Located in the medial temporal lobe, the pyriform lobe is closely linked to the hippocampus.
- The pyriform lobe, along with other structures in the rhinencephalon, plays a key role in the processing of olfactory information.