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amygdala meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of amygdala at MeaningMonkey.org. amygdala meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.AMYGDALA noun
Definition of amygdala (noun)
- 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
- synonyms: amygdaloid nucleus, corpus amygdaloideum
Source: Princeton University Wordnet