Temporal Lobe Definition

noun
The lower lateral lobe of either cerebral hemisphere, located in front of the occipital lobe and containing the sensory center of hearing in the brain.
American Heritage Medicine

(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the temples.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • temporal ccortex

Other Word Forms of Temporal Lobe

Noun

Singular:
temporal lobe
Plural:
temporal-lobes

Origin of Temporal Lobe

  • from Latin tempora (plural of tempus) 'temples (of the head)'

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