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Definition of Limbic system
1. Noun. A system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior.
Terms within: Fornix, Trigonum Cerebrale, Amygdala, Amygdaloid Nucleus, Corpus Amygdaloideum, Hippocampus, Cingulate Gyrus, Gyrus Cinguli
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Medical Definition of Limbic system
1. Collective term denoting a heterogeneous array of brain structures at or near the edge (limbus) of the medial wall of the cerebral hemisphere, in particular the hippocampus, amygdala, and fornicate gyrus; the term is often used so as to include also the interconnections of these structures, as well as their connections with the septal area, the hypothalamus, and a medial zone of mesencephalic tegmentum. By way of the latter connections, the limbic system exerts an important influence upon the endocrine and autonomic motor system's; its functions also appear to affect motivational and mood states. Synonym: visceral brain. (05 Mar 2000)
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