limbic

[lim-bik]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a limbus or border; marginal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of limbic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; limb(us) ² + -ic

Example Sentences

It makes sense, as scent is processed by the limbic system, the part of the brain that handles emotion and memory.

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Smell activates many parts of our brain, including our limbic system, which plays a key role in memory recall.

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This innovative approach helped them pinpoint where these two systems interact in the brain -- specifically in a limbic region called the nucleus accumbens, which plays a key role in emotion, motivation, and reward processing.

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They found the model was most often looking to the default mode network, striatum, and the limbic network to make the call.

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The researchers also observed elevated activity in deeper limbic areas like the amygdala, which are essential for generating strong emotions, such as anxiety and fear.

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