amygdala in Japanese
amygdala in Japanese is 扁桃体, 扁桃核 — amygdala means an almond-shaped cluster of nerve tissue deep in the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.
amygdala in Japanese
扁桃体
Pronounced: hentōtai
(neuroanatomy) Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.
扁桃核
(neuroanatomy) Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.
What does "amygdala" mean?
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noun An almond-shaped cluster of nerve tissue deep in the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.
"The amygdala lights up on brain scans when a person feels frightened."
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amygdala in a sentence
- The amygdala lights up on brain scans when a person feels frightened.
- Researchers study the amygdala to understand anxiety disorders.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "amygdala" in Japanese?
"amygdala" in Japanese is 扁桃体, 扁桃核. amygdala means: An almond-shaped cluster of nerve tissue deep in the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.
How do you pronounce 扁桃体?
"amygdala" in Japanese is 扁桃体, pronounced "hentōtai".
How do you use "amygdala" in a sentence?
Example: "The amygdala lights up on brain scans when a person feels frightened." In Japanese, "amygdala" is 扁桃体, 扁桃核.
Are there other ways to say "amygdala" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "amygdala": 扁桃体, 扁桃核.
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