Amygdala

n.	1.	An almond.
	2.	(Anat.) One of the tonsils of the pharynx.

Noun

1.

amygdala - 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 Synonyms: amygdaloid nucleus, corpus amygdaloideum

amygdaloid nucleus, basal ganglion, corpus amygdaloideum, limbic brain, limbic system, temporal lobe, visceral brain