Amygdalae

/əˈmɪɡdəli/ noun

Definition

Plural of amygdala; the almond-shaped neural structures in the brain involved in emotion and fear processing.

Etymology

From Latin plural of amygdala, which comes from Greek amygdale (almond). The plural form is used in anatomical and neurological contexts.

Kelly Says

Your two amygdalae are basically your brain's alarm system—they're scanning for danger constantly, which is why fear and anxiety literally happen before you're conscious of being scared!

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