Amygdala

amygdala (brain region for emotions and fear)

noun ah-MUEG-dah-lah Rare

Origin: from Greek amygdale (almond, for its shape)

Usage Note

Amygdala is used as-is in German neuroscience and psychology. It processes fear and emotional memories; Amygdala-Aktivierung (amygdala activation) appears in popular articles about stress and anxiety disorders.

Examples

"Bei Angstreaktionen springt die Amygdala als erstes an."

Natural Translation

When fear responses occur, the amygdala is the first to activate.

Literal Translation

At fear-reactions jumps the amygdala as first on.

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