Precuneus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Precuneus is a noun meaning (anatomy) A division of the medial surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum.
Meaning
(anatomy) A division of the medial surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum.
Example Sentences
The precuneus becomes less active during goal-directed cognitive or perceptual tasks, suggesting it is selectively reducing awareness of potentially distracting environmental factors (Gusnard and Raichle, 2001).
Studies using EEG-fMRI have shown that there are bilateral areas of deactivation during generalized spike-wave discharges (GSW) in IGE within the thalamus, precuneus, anterior cingulate cortex and inferior parietal cortex.
The logistic regression model revealed that reduced rCBF^([regional cerebral blood flow]) in the inferior parietal lobule, angular gyrus, and precunei had high predictive values and discriminative ability of converters to nonconverters.
Word Forms
- precunei
Synonyms for precuneus
Depending on context, synonyms include praecuneus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cuneus, uncus, cimbia, cuneiform, paracone, conulid.
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