amygdala

noun (the amygdala, amygdalae or amygdalas)

«amygdala» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The amygdala is a small almond-shaped part deep inside the brain that helps us feel and react to emotions, especially fear. tree →

In the lessons

In science and wellbeing lessons it helps explain feelings: the amygdala sounds the alarm in danger ("fight, flight or freeze"). Phrases: the amygdala, brain's alarm.

Examples

The amygdala helps you feel scared when you see danger. tree →
Your amygdala reacts before you even think. tree →
Deep breathing helps calm the amygdala. tree →
The amygdala is shaped like an almond. tree →
Each brain has two amygdalae, one on each side. tree →
Scientists study the amygdala to understand fear. tree →

Note

Usually "the amygdala". Plural amygdalae or amygdalas. Said a-MIG-da-la. From Greek for almond. Simplified idea: the brain is much more complex than "alarm" parts.

On Mova

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