Bicameralism
Bicameralism
Bicameralism (pronunciation: /baɪˈkæmərəlɪzəm/) is a term used in the field of Medicine and Neuroscience to describe a condition where the brain's cerebral hemispheres have differing functions. This term is derived from the Latin words 'bi' meaning two and 'camera' meaning chamber, referring to the two chambers of the brain.
Etymology
The term Bicameralism originates from the Latin 'bi' meaning two and 'camera' meaning chamber. It was first used in the medical context to describe the phenomenon where the two hemispheres of the brain have differing functions.
Related Terms
- Hemispheric Specialization: This is the process by which one hemisphere of the brain takes over the functions that are typically shared by both hemispheres. This is often seen in cases of bicameralism.
- Lateralization of Brain Function: This refers to how some neural functions, or cognitive processes tend to be more dominant in one hemisphere than the other. It is closely related to bicameralism.
- Split-brain: This is a type of bicameralism where the two hemispheres of the brain are not able to communicate with each other due to damage to the connecting commissures, especially the corpus callosum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bicameralism
- Wikipedia's article - Bicameralism
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