temporal lobe

noun

: a large lobe of each cerebral hemisphere that is situated in front of the occipital lobe and contains a sensory area associated with the organ of hearing

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In humans, the temporal lobe plays a role in forming memories, mastering language, responding to visual cues such as familiar faces, and processing emotions. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 The condition encompasses a group of brain disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes, areas associated with personality, behavior and language. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 Somebody who was managing this temporal lobe epilepsy, but also somebody who works in humanitarian aid field in this moment of unprecedented attacks against our aid workers. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Abnormal bits of protein clump together inside brain cells in the frontal and temporal lobes, causing those cells to die. — Adeline Goss, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for temporal lobe

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First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of temporal lobe was in 1889

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temporal lobe

noun
: a large lobe of each cerebral hemisphere that is situated in front of the occipital lobe and contains a sensory area associated with the organ of hearing

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