triune brain

noun

A discredited model of the brain according to which the reptilian complex, the paleomammalian complex (limbic system), and the neomammalian complex (neocortex) are each independently conscious, as structures sequentially added to the forebrain during the course of evolution.

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Meanings

nountriune brain (plural triune brains)

plural triune brains

  1. medicineA discredited model of the brain according to which the reptilian complex, the paleomammalian complex (limbic system), and the neomammalian complex (neocortex) are each independently conscious, as structures sequentially added to the forebrain during the course of evolution.

Translations

Finnish kolmet aivot, kolmiaivoteoria
  • kolmet aivotmodel of brain
  • kolmiaivoteoriamodel of brain
Polish trójjedyny mózg
  • trójjedyny mózgmodel of brain
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APA

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MLA

“triune brain.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/triune%20brain. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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