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amygdala

 (n): an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior
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about 1 month ago bilby said:

I have a cingulate gyrus controlling my emotional behaviour. That explains everything.

10 months ago reesetee said:

But before that....

10 months ago skipvia said:

Ah. I know this one. The monotonal Naboo queen from Star Wars. Right?

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