Amygdala Synonyms

ə-mĭgdə-lə
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
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. amygdaloid nucleus
  2. corpus amygdaloideum

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Amygdala Sentence Examples

  • One part of your brain that processes emotions is the amygdala and it is swelling a bit during puberty and adolescence.

  • A tiny structure deep within her brain called the amygdala caused a massive fear response.

  • Consistent with neuropsychological findings, both types of fearful stimuli activated the amygdala.

  • In anxious individuals, the amygdala seems to overreact and set off these responses even when the individual is not really in danger.

  • Selective bilateral damage to the human amygdala is rare, offering unique insights into its functions.

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