subcortical
/sʌbˈkɔrtɪkəl/
adjective
- Located beneath the cerebral cortex of the brain.
- Subcortical structures like the thalamus play a key role in relaying sensory information.
- The MRI scan revealed a small subcortical lesion.
- Damage to subcortical areas can affect movement and memory.
- Relating to processes or functions that occur below the level of conscious thought.
- The therapist explained that certain fears are subcortical and not controlled by rational thinking.
- Some emotional responses are subcortical, happening before we are even aware of them.
- Subcortical learning happens without our direct attention, like picking up a habit.
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