Amygdalae

Synonyms of amygdalae

• amygdala
• amygdaloid nucleus

Collocations of amygdalae

amygdalae function

Frequency: 80 %

Understanding the amygdalae function is crucial in studying emotions.

amygdalae activation

Frequency: 70 %

The amygdalae activation was observed during the fear-inducing task.

amygdalae response

Frequency: 60 %

The amygdalae response to the threat was immediate.

amygdalae structure

Frequency: 50 %

Researchers are studying the amygdalae structure to better understand its role in processing emotions.

Idiomatic Expressions for amygdalae

• Phrase: amygdalae hijack
  Meaning: when emotions override rational thinking
  Usage: During a heated argument, it's easy for the amygdalae to hijack the situation and prevent a calm resolution.