Definitions for Amygdala
əˈmɪg də lə; -ˌliamyg·dala

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1. amygdala, amygdaloid nucleus, corpus amygdaloideumnoun

   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

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1. amygdalanoun

   The region of the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in the emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.

2. Etymology: Because of its shape, from amygdala, from ἀμυγδάλη.

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1. Amygdala

   The amygdala (; plural: amygdalae or amygdalas; also corpus amygdaloideum; Latin from Greek, ἀμυγδαλή, amygdalē, 'almond', 'tonsil') is one of two almond-shaped clusters of nuclei located deep and medially within the temporal lobes of the brain's cerebrum in complex vertebrates, including humans. Shown to perform a primary role in the processing of memory, decision making, and emotional responses (including fear, anxiety, and aggression), the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. The term "amygdala" was first introduced by Karl Friedrich Burdach in 1822.

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1. amygdala

   The amygdala is a part of the brain, specifically a pair of almond-shaped clusters of nuclei, located deep within the temporal lobes. It plays a significant role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety, and is involved in the body's response to stress. The amygdala is also critical for learning and memory. It is a part of the limbic system, which is associated with feelings and reactions.

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1. Amygdala

   The amygdalae are almond-shaped groups of nuclei located deep within the medial temporal lobes of the brain in complex vertebrates, including humans. Shown in research to perform a primary role in the processing of memory and emotional reactions, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system.

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1. Amygdala

   Almond-shaped group of basal nuclei anterior to the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain, within the temporal lobe. The amygdala is part of the limbic system.

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1. amygdala

   An element of the brain.

   Amygdala is important in the brain as it contributes to the processing of memory and decision-making.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Amygdala in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of Amygdala in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Amygdala in a Sentence

1. Tali Sharot:

   When we lie for personal gain, our amygdala produces a negative feeling that limits the extent to which we are prepared to lie, however, this response fades as we continue to lie, and the more it (fades) the bigger our lies become.

2. Luana Marques:

   When you're on [ amygdala ] hijack, you're' spinning,' you might say :' If I don't put on a mask right now I'm going to catch the virus, and if I get the virus, who's going to take care of my kids ?' — which of course makes you more anxious.

3. Daniel Denis:

   We know the amygdala is highly active in REM, which is important to fear and emotionalmemory, you have part of the brain actively responding to fear or something emotional, but nothing in the environment to account for that. So the brain comes up with a solution to that paradox.

4. Luc Arnal:

   We found that the rougher the sound, the stronger the response in the amygdala, the part of the brain involved in fear reactions.

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1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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