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Defenition of the word amygdala

    • Defenition of the word amygdala

      • Almond-shaped group of neurons in the medial temporal lobes of the brain which plays a central role in the processing and memory of emotions, especially fear.
      • an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior
      • an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and

    Synonyms for the word amygdala

      • amygdaloid nucleus
      • corpus amygdaloideum

    Meronymys for the word amygdala

      • limbic brain
      • limbic system
      • temporal lobe
      • visceral brain

    Hypernyms for the word amygdala

      • basal ganglion
      • neural structure

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