1. 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 behaviour
   - amygdaloid nucleus, corpus amygdaloideum

Derived forms: amygdalae

Type of: basal ganglion

Part of: limbic brain, limbic system, temporal ccortex, temporal lobe, visceral brain

Encyclopedia: Amygdala

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