Limbic system

/ˈlɪm.bɪk ˈsɪs.təm/ noun

Definition

A group of interconnected brain structures including the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus that manage emotions, memory, and motivation.

Etymology

From Latin 'limbus' meaning 'border, edge.' Named by Paul Broca for its border position around the brainstem.

Kelly Says

The limbic system is your brain's emotional core — a ring of structures that generate feelings, store memories, and drive your deepest motivations.

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