amygdalectomy
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/əˌmɪɡdəˈlɛktəmi/
removal of the amygdala
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amygdalectomy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amygdalē,' meaning 'almond,' and 'ektomē,' meaning 'excision.'
Historical Evolution
'amygdalē' transformed into the modern English word 'amygdala,' and 'ektomē' became 'ectomy,' forming 'amygdalectomy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the removal of almond-shaped structures, and over time it evolved into its current meaning of removing the amygdala in the brain.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical procedure involving the removal of the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotion regulation and memory.
The patient underwent an amygdalectomy to alleviate severe anxiety symptoms.
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