corpus callosum

a large tract of nerve fibers running across the longitudinal fissure of the brain and connecting the cerebral hemispheres: It is the principal connection between the two sides of the brain. The largest of the interhemispheric commissures, it is known as the great commissure. See also commissural fiber.

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Psychology term of the day

January 18th 2025

situational restraint

the use of environmental features (e.g., screens on windows, immovable furniture), as opposed to physical restraint of an individual, to minimize the risk of dangerous or destructive acts by patients with mental or emotional problems.