Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amigdala
Noun
/əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/
Definition
A structure in the brain that plays a crucial role in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.
Examples
- The amygdala activates when we encounter a threatening situation.
- Scientists have discovered that the amygdala is not only involved in fear responses but also in emotional learning.
Meaning
The amygdala is involved in the emotional response to stimuli and is important for emotional memory formation.
Synonyms
- None specific, but often associated with brain structures involved in emotion.