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Amygdaloid Nucleus.
Amygdaloid Nucleus - as a noun
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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amygdalacorpus amygdaloideumExample Sentences
"The amygdaloid nucleus plays a crucial role in processing emotions."
"Damage to the amygdaloid nucleus can affect an individual's ability to recognize fearful facial expressions."
"Research suggests that the amygdaloid nucleus is involved in the formation and retrieval of emotional memories."
"The amygdaloid nucleus is a part of the limbic system in the brain."
"Abnormalities in the amygdaloid nucleus have been linked to certain psychiatric disorders."