amygdala
noun/əˈmɪɡdələ/
Frequency rank: #15,106 most common English word
Meaning
An almond-shaped brain structure in the temporal lobe that regulates emotions, especially fear.
Example sentence
Scientists have found that the amygdala plays a key role in processing fear and emotional memories.
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