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insula
UK /ˈɪnsjuːlə/ US /ˈɪnsulə/
noun 2
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noun
1
A block of buildings in a Roman town.
2
A structure of the human brain located within the lateral sulcus.
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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All mammals have insulas that read their body condition, Dr. Craig said.
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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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