amygdala
15 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #43,224
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌæmɪɡdˈɑːlʌ/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural amygdalas
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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Anagrams
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