limbic
[lim-bik]
- pertaining to or of the nature of a limbus or border; marginal.
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Origin of limbic
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Contemporary Examples
One limbic structure affected by this early maldevelopment is the amygdala, which generates emotions like fear.
In his scheme, the limbic system evolved alongside the developing social complexity of the mammals.
Historical Examples
The middle region, the limbic system, controls docile, loving emotions.
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Word Origin and History for limbic
adj.
1879, from French limbique (1878, Broca), from limbe, from Latin limbus "edge" (see limb (n.2)). Limbic system is attested from 1950.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
limbic
(lĭm′bĭk)- Of, relating to, or characterized by a limbus.
- Of or relating to the limbic system.
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