frontotemporal

Definition

Relating to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are the regions typically affected by specific types of neurodegenerative disease.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'frons' (forehead) and 'tempora' (temples), referring to the anatomical areas of the brain situated behind the forehead and the side of the skull.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify a specific category of dementia where unique inflammatory patterns are observed, helping distinguish it from other forms like Alzheimer's.

Different types of dementia are linked to unique inflammatory profiles, study suggests

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