Hörzentrum
auditory centre (brain region processing hearing)
noun HOER-tsen-trum Rare
Usage Note
Hörzentrum refers to the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe where sound is processed. It features in articles about hearing and in explanations of tinnitus, cochlear implants, and auditory processing disorder in German science journalism.
Examples
"Das Hörzentrum im Gehirn verarbeitet eingehende Schallsignale."
Natural Translation
The auditory centre in the brain processes incoming sound signals.
Literal Translation
The hearing-centre in the brain processes incoming sound-signals.
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