amígdala

Portuguese

/ɐˈmidalɐ/, /ɐˈmiɣðɐlɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) tonsil small lymphatic mass on each side of the throat
  • (neuroanatomy) amygdala region of the brain
  • (geology) amygdale; amygdule almond-shaped inclusion in igneous rock or lava

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin amygdala (almond, almond tree).

Origin

Latin

amygdala

Gloss

almond, almond tree

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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