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.

synoniemen: amygdala, amygdaloid nucleus.

Nederlands: amygdala
Pools: jądro migdałowate, ciało migdałowate