Definition

Relating to a specific area of the brain that connects to the hippocampus and is part of the rhinal cortex.

Example

The entorhinal area plays a crucial role in memory and navigation.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the entorhinal cortex?

Yeah, I think it's important for memory, right?

Exactly! It plays a key role in how we process information.

That makes sense; our memories are so complex!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entorhinal is formed from "ento-" (meaning within) and "rhinal" (from Greek "rhinon", meaning nose). The term refers to the area of the brain that is located within the temporal lobe and is associated with the sense of smell, hence the connection to the nose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'within' ('ento-') and 'nose' ('rhinal') to remember that 'entorhinal' refers to a brain area related to the sense of smell.

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