limbic system
a ring of interconnected structures in the midline of the brain around the hypothalamus, involved with emotion and memory and with homeostatic regulatory systems.
Origin of limbic system
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How to use limbic system in a sentence
In his scheme, the limbic system evolved alongside the developing social complexity of the mammals.
The middle region, the limbic system, controls docile, loving emotions.
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British Dictionary definitions for limbic system
/ (ˈlɪmbɪk) /
the part of the brain bordering on the corpus callosum: concerned with basic emotion, hunger, and sex
Origin of limbic system
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Scientific definitions for limbic system
[ lĭm′bĭk ]
A group of interconnected structures of the brain including the hypothalamus, amydala, and hippocampus that are located beneath the cortex, are common to all mammals, and are associated with emotions such as fear and pleasure, memory, motivation, and various autonomic functions.
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