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Pyriform Area.
Pyriform Area - as a noun
Pear-shaped neural structure on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piriform areapiriform lobepyriform lobeExample Sentences
"The pyriform area is responsible for processing olfactory information."
"Lesions in the pyriform area can cause deficits in the sense of smell."
"Researchers are studying the role of the pyriform area in taste perception."
"The pyriform area plays a critical role in the integration of gustatory and olfactory information."
"Damage to the pyriform area can lead to impairments in flavor discrimination."