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Definition of 'Amygdala'

Almond-shaped group of basal nuclei anterior to the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain, within the temporal lobe. The amygdala is part of the limbic system.

Common names: Amygdala; Amygdaloid Body; Amygdaloid Bodies

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Bilateral inhibition of gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor function within the basolateral amygdala blocked propofol-induced amnesia and activity-regulated cytoskeletal protein expression inhibition in the hippocampus.

30 Oct 2008 BACKGROUND: It has been reported that bilateral lesions of the basolateral amygdala complex (BLA) blocked propofol-induced amnesia of inhibitory avoidance (IA) training. Based on these results, the authors hypothesized that the amnesia effect of ... Read more...


Association of major depressive disorder with altered functional brain response during anticipation and processing of heat pain.

30 Oct 2008 CONTEXT: Chronic pain and depression are highly comorbid conditions, yet little is known about the neurobiological basis of pain processing in major depressive disorder (MDD). OBJECTIVE: To examine the neural substrates underlying anticipation and ... Read more...


Amygdala and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex function during anticipated peer evaluation in pediatric social anxiety.

30 Oct 2008 CONTEXT: Amygdala and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (vlPFC) dysfunction manifests in adolescents with anxiety disorders when they view negatively valenced stimuli in threatening contexts. Such fear-circuitry dysfunction may also manifest when ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Almond-shaped group of basal nuclei anterior to the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain, within the temporal lobe. The amygdala is part of the limbic system.

Descriptor UI: D000679

Alternative terms: Amygdala; Amygdaloid Body; Amygdaloid Bodies;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; growth & development; immunology; injuries; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; surgery; transplantation; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: A08.186.211.464.090; A08.186.211.730.885.287.249.152;

History Note: 2000(1966)

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