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Definition of Sylvian fissure
1. Noun. The deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres.
Exact synonyms: Fissure Of Sylvius, Lateral Cerebral Sulcus, Sulcus Lateralis Cerebri
Generic synonyms: Sulcus
Group relationships: Cerebrum
Generic synonyms: Sulcus
Group relationships: Cerebrum
Definition of Sylvian fissure
1. Noun. (anatomy) The lateral sulcus of the brain ¹
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