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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amygdaloid nucleus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | amygdala, corpus amygdaloideum |
| Type of | basal ganglion |
