👉 Proboscidial is a medical term that refers to an abnormality in the development of the brain, specifically the region known as the occipital lobe. This area is responsible for processing visual information and is often associated with disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, or other neurological conditions. The term "proboscidial" comes from the Greek word "pro" meaning "in," "bosco" meaning "to" or "from," and "cidia" meaning "the brain