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  • adjective anatomy Beyond or above a corresponding cingulate structure

Etymologies

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From para- +‎ cingulate

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Examples

  • The most pronounced brain changes were seen in the left anterior paracingulate gyrus, which coordinates sensory output with emotions.

    ABC News: Top Stories 2012

  • We show that the paracingulate cortex is critically involved in building a trust relationship by inferring another person's intentions to predict subsequent behavior.

    Smart Economy 2010

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