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limbic system
This term is a specialized anatomical designation used primarily in neuroscience, psychology, and medicine. It describes a functional network rather than a single, discrete organ, which is why it is referred to as a system. The tone is clinical and objective, typically appearing in academic texts or medical diagnoses.
Because it refers to a specific biological complex within the human and animal brain, it is treated as a singular entity. It is not used metaphorically in standard English, and its usage is strictly confined to the biological regulation of emotion and memory.
Meanings
A complex set of brain structures, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus, that are primarily responsible for regulating emotions, motivation, memory, and drive.