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brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
hippocampusn: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
damagev: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
Alzheimern: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults
seahorsen: a small marine fish with a distinctive head and long, curling tail that often swims upright, found in shallow, tropical waters around the world; (of neuroscience) the hippocampus, a vital structure located within the brain which plays a crucial role in memory formation, spatial navigation, and learning
resemblev: to look like or be similar to someone or something
neuronn: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
pulsen: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
spiken: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
electrifyv: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
denseadj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
interconnectv: to connect similar things
spatialadj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
dotn: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
electricaladj: relating to electricity
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
locatev: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
continuallyadv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
epilepsyn: a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures or convulsions, which can manifest in a variety of ways and be caused by various factors
patientn: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
monitorv: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
impulsen: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
boundaryn: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
midwayadv: in the middle of a process or journey; halfway between two points or stages
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
distancen: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
extendedadj: longer than usual or anticipated
detectv: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
circularadj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
gapn: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
determinantn: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
stretchv: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
movementn: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
outboundadj: going or traveling away from a particular place; intended for or leading to a destination outside a particular place
wanderv: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
integratev: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
roughlyadv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
gridn: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
arrayn: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
triangularadj: having three angles or sides; forming or shaped like a triangle (= a three-sided polygon)
shiftn: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
slightlyadv: in a small degree or extent; a little
relativeadj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
virtualadj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
latituden: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
longituden: the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
trianglen: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
axn: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
symmetryn: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
orientationn: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
scanv: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
cortexn: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
irrespectiveadv: without taking something into account; regardless of
visualadj: relating to seeing or sight
cuen: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
towv: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power
autobiographicaladj: relating to or based on the experiences, thoughts, or life story of oneself; about one’s own life history or personal narrative
neuraladj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
mechanismn: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
imageryn: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
recreatev: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
reactv: to take action in response to something
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
viewpointn: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
compassn: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
definev: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
cognitiveadj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
neurosciencen: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
psychologyn: the scientific study of mind and behavior
processn: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products