amygdal
|a-myg-dal|
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/əˈmɪɡdəl/
almond-shaped brain structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amygdal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amygdalē,' where 'amygdal-' meant 'almond.'
Historical Evolution
'amygdalē' transformed into the Latin word 'amygdala,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amygdal' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'almond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an almond-shaped structure in the brain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an almond-shaped structure in the brain, part of the limbic system, involved in emotions and memory.
The amygdal plays a crucial role in processing emotions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 02:36