dorsolateral
adjective
dor·so·lat·er·al
| \ ˌdȯr-sō-ˈla-tə-rəl
, -ˈla-trəl\
, -ˈla-trəl\
Definition of dorsolateral
: of, relating to, or involving both the back and the sides
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The researchers aimed at the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex because dozens of small neuro-imaging studies have reported that in people deemed antisocial or aggressive or both, this region is typically smaller and less active than in other people. — Sharon Begley, STAT, "Can zapping people’s brains reduce violence? Controversial study sees potential," 2 July 2018 The part responsible for self-inhibition and control, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, is blue. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Jazz improv and your brain: The key to creativity?," 29 Apr. 2018 But there was less activity in areas like the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which contributes to self-control. — Tim Requarth, New York Times, "A California Court for Young Adults Calls on Science," 17 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dorsolateral.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dorsolateral
adjective
dor·so·lat·er·al
| \ ˌdȯr-sō-ˈlat-ə-rəl, -ˈla-trəl
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Medical Definition of dorsolateral
: of, relating to, or involving both the back and the sides
the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
Other Words from dorsolateral
dorsolaterally
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