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Definition of Planum temporale
1. Noun. (anatomy) A flat upper surface on the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in hearing and language. ¹
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Medical Definition of Planum temporale
1. A slightly depressed area on the side of the cranium, below the inferior temporal line, formed by the temporal and parietal bones, the greater wing of the sphenoid, and a part of the frontal bone. Synonym: planum temporale. (05 Mar 2000)