Meaning of the word "limbic system" in English
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limbic system
US /ˈlɪm.bɪk ˌsɪs.təm/
UK /ˈlɪm.bɪk ˌsɪs.təm/
Noun
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a complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).
Example:
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The amygdala, a key part of the limbic system, plays a crucial role in processing emotions like fear.
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Dysfunction in the limbic system can lead to mood disorders and memory problems.
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