Often, a cortical area is functionally defined, i.e. its neurons share certain distinguishing functional properties.

It can be defined functionally as the distance between the anorectal ring and the end of the internal anal sphincter.

Nonprimary motor cortex is a functionally defined portion of the frontal lobe.

In plants, a gland is defined functionally as a plant structure which secretes one or more products.

Does visual subordinate-level categorization engage the functionally defined fusiform face area?

Some subgroup series are defined functionally, in terms of subgroups such as the center and operations such as the commutator.

It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name.

The behaviors of individual Actors is defined functionally.

The regions were defined geographically and functionally, and also included partial requirements for equal numbers of Legislative Assembly districts.

Neighbourhood is generally defined spatially as a specific geographic area and functionally as a set of social networks.