noun
- plural form of amygdala; almond-shaped structures in the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and anxiety
Usage: anatomical term
Examples
- The amygdalae are located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain.
- Damage to the amygdalae can affect emotional responses to threatening situations.
- Researchers studied how the amygdalae respond to different emotional stimuli.
- The amygdalae play a crucial role in forming emotional memories.
- Brain scans showed increased activity in the amygdalae during the fear response.
- Both amygdalae must function properly for normal emotional processing.