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homunculus

[huh-muhng-kyuh-luhs, hoh-] / həˈmʌŋ kyə ləs, hoʊ- /




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If that were the case, it implied that maybe, just maybe, the classic “little man” figure of the homunculus needed to be redrawn.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2023

These connections to higher-order control regions planted the idea that the three-spot network might be important for merging motor command signals from the homunculus with neural activity for more abstract planning.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2023

In his book Penfield highlighted that the homunculus was mainly a model for teaching medical students; that it must not be overinterpreted.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2023

The homunculus likely lived to the age of 90 because everyone loves a good story.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2023

But this homunculus is just another picture on the screen in their heads.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon




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