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pyriform lobe

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pyriform lobe has 1 sense
  1. pyriform area, piriform area, pyriform lobe, piriform lobe - pear-shaped neural structure on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon
    --1 is a kind of neural structure
    --1 is a part of rhinencephalon, olfactory brain

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Pyriform Lobe

Description:

The pyriform lobe refers to a pear-shaped structure located in the brain's temporal lobe. It is an essential component of the olfactory system that plays a crucial role in processing and interpreting smells.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The pyriform lobe receives signals from the olfactory bulb to analyze various scents.
  2. Disease or injury to the pyriform lobe can affect a person's ability to perceive and distinguish smells.
  3. The pyriform lobe is closely associated with the sense of smell and is responsible for odor recognition.
  4. Researchers are studying the connections between the pyriform lobe and memory functions.

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