limbic

[lim-bik]

adjective

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

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Origin of limbic

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

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Examples from the Web for limbic

Contemporary Examples of limbic

One limbic structure affected by this early maldevelopment is the amygdala, which generates emotions like fear.
What Made the Boston Bombers Do It
Adrian Raine
May 3, 2013
In his scheme, the limbic system evolved alongside the developing social complexity of the mammals.
Why Do We Cry?
Michael Trimble
January 10, 2013

Historical Examples of limbic

The middle region, the limbic system, controls docile, loving emotions.
Sequential Problem Solving
Fredric Lozo

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 in Medicine

limbic

(lĭm′bĭk)

adj.

Of, relating to, or characterized by a limbus.
Of or relating to the limbic system.

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