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amygdala

Pronunciation: /əˈmɪgdələ/
Definition of amygdala

noun (plural amygdalae /əˈmɪgdəliː/)

Anatomy
  • a roughly almond-shaped mass of grey matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions.

Origin:

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek amugdalē 'almond'

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