Frontal cortex

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frontal cortex

The cortex of the frontal lobe of the cerebral hemisphere. Also called frontal area, prefrontal area.

Frontal cortex

The part of the human brain associated with aggressiveness and impulse control. Abnormalities in the frontal cortex are associated with an increased risk of suicide.

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