amygdales
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/əˈmɪɡˌdeɪlz/
(amygdala)
emotion processing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amygdala' 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 'amygdala' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'almond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a part of the brain involved in emotional processing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'amygdala', which refers to the almond-shaped clusters of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in emotional processing.
The amygdales are crucial for processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 04:51