View of the Pacific Ocean from near the UCSD-owned beach cliffs. Taken by Znode 2007-04-15. ...
Synonym for amygdaloid body ... 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. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
Type: Term Synonyms: amygdaloid body
Amygdaloid nucleus: A small oval structure in the temporal lobe of the brain that is closely connected to the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, and the cingulate gyrus. The amygdaloid nucleus is part of the olefactory and limbic systems and plays a role in the sense of smell, motivation, and emotional behavior. It was named the amygdaloid nucleus beca...