Amygdala (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural a·myg·da·lae [uh-mig-duh-lee]. /əˈmɪg dəˌli/. Anatomy.
  1. an almond-shaped part, as a tonsil.
  2. a ganglion of the limbic system adjoining the temporal lobe of the brain and involved in emotions of fear and aggression.
noun plural -lae (-ˌliː)
  1. an almond-shaped part, such as a tonsil or a lobe of the cerebellum
Plural amygdalae (ə-mĭgdə-lē)
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