Amygdaloid Nucleus

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Amygdaloid Nucleus

Definition: Amygdaloid Nucleus

Amygdaloid Nucleus

Noun

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 behavior.

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Synonyms: Amygdaloid Nucleus

Synonyms: amygdala (n), corpus amygdaloideum (n). (additional references)

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Modern Translation: Amygdaloid Nucleus

Language Translations for "amygdaloid nucleus"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.

Danish

  

nucleus amygdalae. (various references)

   

French

  

noyau amygdalien. (various references)

   

German

  

Gyrus semilunaris Retzii, Corpus amygdaloideum. (various references)

   

Greek 

  

αμυγδαλοειδής πυρήνας. (various references)

   

Pig Latin

  

amygdaloiday ucleusnay.(various references)

   

Spanish

  

núcleo amigdaloide. (various references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

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Anagrams: Amygdaloid Nucleus

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