localisation of function

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Definition Noun : - (Physiology) The principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body. This concept, also known as functional localization, asserts that distinct cognitive, sensory, or motor processes are primarily managed by specific, defined areas within the brain or other organs. Usage Examples Noun : The study of localisa...