Meaning of insula | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A block of buildings in a Roman town.
   historical
2. A structure of the human brain located within the lateral sulcus.

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Examples

“All mammals have insulas that read their body condition, Dr. Craig said.”

“The insula registers our physical gut feelings, including the sensation of a distended stomach and other inner states like nausea, warmth, a full bladder, and a pounding heart.”

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