adj
limbic
LIHM-bihk
adj
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Relating to the limbic system, the group of brain structures involved in emotion, memory, and motivation.
"Fear responses are largely controlled by the limbic system."
How to Use Limbic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical/scientific term describing the emotion-and-memory part of the brain.
Common pairings
limbic system
limbic response
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Etymology
From French limbique, from Latin limbus ("border, edge") — the limbic system forms a border around the brainstem.