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The anterior part of each cerebral hemisphere, which is associated with the higher mental functions, such as abstract thought.

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frontal lobe
in A Dictionary of Biology (6) Length: 21 words
frontal lobe
in Concise Medical Dictionary (8) Length: 60 words
frontal lobe n.
in A Dictionary of Psychology (3) Length: 76 words

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