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Record 1 1998-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A slightly depressed area on the side of the cranium, below the inferior temporal line, formed by the temporal and parietal bones, the greater wing of the sphenoid, and a part of the frontal bone.

DEF

An area of the cortex of the brain which is believed to be the center of language learning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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