amygdaloid

adjective amyg·da·loid \-ˌlȯid\

Definition of AMYGDALOID

: almond-shaped

: of, relating to, or affecting an amygdala

Greek amygdaloeidēs, from amygdalē

First Known Use: 1836

Medical Dictionary

adjective amyg·da·loid \-ˌlȯid\

: almond-shaped

: of, relating to, or affecting an amygdala <amygdaloid lesions>

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