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lingual gyrus

a relatively short convolution of the inferior (lower) brain surface extending from the occipital to temporal lobes and that is medial to the fusiform gyrus. It is important in recognizing faces and landmarks and has been implicated in the generation and recall of dreams.

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psychooncology

psychooncology

n. the study of psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors involved in the risk, detection, course, treatment, and outcome (in terms of survival) of cancer. The field examines responses to cancer on the part of patients, families, and caregivers at all stages of the disease. —psychooncological adj. —psychooncologist n.