HealthAugust 15, 2026
entorhinal
en-toh-RY-nul
Definition
Relating to the entorhinal cortex, a critical area of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe that serves as a primary hub for memory and sensory information processing.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek 'ento' (within) and 'rhin' (nose), referring to its anatomical position nestled within the olfactory brain structures.
In the news
The article identifies the entorhinal cortex as one of the first brain structures to suffer pathological damage from Alzheimer's disease, explaining why loss of smell is a key early indicator.
A 10-minute test may detect Alzheimer’s up to 15 years before symptoms
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