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Definition of
amygdala noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
amygdala
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
əˈmɪɡdələ
/
/
(
pl.
amygdalae
NAmE
/
/
əˈmɪɡdəli
/
/
)
(
anatomy
)
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either of two areas in the brain that are linked to memory, the emotions, and the sense of smell
the role of the amygdala in anxiety disorders
differences between the left and right amygdala
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amygdala
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