temporal integration
[/ˈtɛmpərəl ɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/]
nounpl: temporal integrations
integração temporal
1. The process of combining or coordinating sensory, neural, or cognitive information across different time intervals or moments
Temporal integration in the auditory system allows us to perceive continuous speech despite brief pauses.
A integração temporal no sistema auditivo permite-nos perceber a fala contínua apesar de breves pausas.
2. In neuroscience, the summation of electrical potentials over time to determine whether a neuron will fire an action potential
Temporal integration at the synaptic level involves the accumulation of postsynaptic potentials within a critical time window.
A integração temporal ao nível sináptico envolve o acúmulo de potenciais pós-sinápticos dentro de uma janela de tempo crítica.
3. In data analysis and signal processing, the averaging or combination of data points collected over time
Temporal integration of satellite imagery provides clearer insights into long-term environmental changes.
A integração temporal de imagens de satélite fornece insights mais claros sobre mudanças ambientais de longo prazo.
This is primarily technical terminology used in neuroscience, psychology, and signal processing fields. It is employed in both Brazilian and American scientific communities without significant cultural variation. The term is central to understanding how the brain processes information across time intervals and is frequently encountered in academic research, clinical neurology, and cognitive neuroscience discussions.
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