1. The amygdaloid nucleus in the brain. 2. The tonsils. These structures were so named because they appeared to be shaped like an almond. From the Greek amydale (almond) + the Greek eidos (like).

 The part of the limbic system that controls emotion, aggression, and the formation of emotional memory.

"the tonsils," 1540s (amygdal), from Latin, from Greek amygdale "almond" (see almond). The anatomical use is as a direct translation of Arabic al-lauzatani "the two tonsils,&q [..]

part of the brain involved in processing the memory of emotional reactions, notably fear and anger (Sheep Brain Dissection)

1. The amygdaloid nucleus in the brain. 2. The tonsils. These...

telencephalic gray matter structure located in the anterior portion of the medial temporal lobe involved in emotion, cognition and the regulation of autonomic processes; part of the lim [..]

A part of the brain’s limbic system that attaches emotional significance to information and mediates both defensive and aggressive behavior.

noun. A part of the limbic system- a pear-shaped construction housed in the middle region of the temporal lobe within the brain- the primary groups of nuclei in the region are the corticomedial and ba [..]

No, this is not pronounced "ah-mig-DAH-la", but rather, "ah-MIG-dah-la" (don't ask me why I felt compelled to include the pronunciation!). The amygdala is actually 2 areas of [..]

A group of nuclei in the medial anterior part of the temporal lobe. See Figure 2.17, 15.15.

A small, almond-shaped structure within the brain involved in emotions, particularly fear.

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(n) 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 [..]

Part of the brain involved in memory and emotion.

The amygdala is a structure in the forebrain that resembles a walnut both in size and shape. The amygdala is surrounded by white matter. The amygdala is part of a functional system in the brain called [..]

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.

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.

A part of the brain involved in emotions, emotional learning, and memory.  Each hemisphere contains an amygdala, shaped like an almond and located deep in the brain, near the inner surface of each tem [..]

Brain structure that is part of the limbic system. Implicated in emotion. Analgesia Insensitivity to pain. Antagonist Chemical that blocks the action of a neurotransmitter

A structure in the forebrain that is an important component of the limbic system and plays a central role in emotional learning, particularly within the context of fear.

Denoting the cerebellar tonsil, as well as the lymphatic tonsils (pharyngeal, palatine, lingual, laryngeal, and tubal). Origin: L. Fr. G. Amygdale, almond; in Mediev. & Mod. L., a tonsil (05 Mar 2000)

Located in the middle of the brain, this almond shaped complex of related nuclei is a critical processor area for the senses. Connected to the hippocampus, it plays a role in emotionally laden memorie [..]

(anatomy) amygdala

a part of the brain situated in the temporal lobe. It belongs to the "old brain" or limbic system. The amygdala seems to be involved in memory and the elaboration and expression of e [..]