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[へん()·とう()·たい()]
hentoutai
noun, no adjective

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[へん()·とう() + たい()]
hentou + tai

English Meaning(s) for 扁桃体

noun, no adjective
  1. amygdala; amygdaloid nucleus; corpus amygdaloideum

Definition and Synonyms for 扁桃体

Corpus Amygdaloideum an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum
Synonyms: 扁桃体
Corpus Amygdaloideum intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus
Synonyms: 扁桃体
Corpus Amygdaloideum as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior
Synonyms: 扁桃体

Meanings for each kanji in 扁桃体

» level; small
» peach tree
» body; substance; object; reality; counter for images

Categories 扁桃体 is a member of

Basal Ganglion any of several masses of subcortical grey matter at the base of each cerebral hemisphere that seem to be involved in the regulation of voluntary movement
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