PsychologyAugust 7, 2026

parcellations

par-suh-LAY-shunz

Definition

The act or result of dividing an area or structure, such as the brain, into smaller, distinct regions or sections for analysis.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'parcelle,' meaning 'a small portion' or 'piece,' which ultimately traces back to the Latin 'particula,' meaning 'small part.'

In the news

In this article, researchers discuss using alternative parcellations as a way to further refine how they map and study the complex structures of the human brain. It matters because choosing how to define these regions can change how accurately we measure developmental changes over time.

MRI-based models may predict atypical brain development in children

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