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amygdala
This term is used primarily in medical, psychological, and neuroscientific contexts to describe the brain's emotional processing center. It carries a clinical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing mental health or brain anatomy.
Because it is a biological structure, it follows standard anatomical naming conventions. While it is a countable noun, it is frequently used in the singular when referring to the general function of the system, or in the plural when discussing the bilateral symmetry of the brain's hemispheres.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor explained how the amygdala triggers anxiety.
The detective noted the suspect had a hyperactive amygdala.
Students learned about the amygdala in biology class.
Chronic stress can lead to structural changes in the amygdala.
The researcher analyzed the amygdala to understand emotional trauma.
The researcher analyzed the amygdala to understand emotional trauma.