temporal lobe
US /ˈtɛmpərəl loʊb/
UK /ˈtɛmpərəl loʊb/
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one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain of mammals. It is located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the brain. The temporal lobe is involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.
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Damage to the temporal lobe can affect memory and language skills.
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The auditory cortex, responsible for processing sound, is located in the temporal lobe.