Where does “amygdala” come from?
amygdala (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη — almond; peach stone.
amygdala (Latin): almond tree; almond; tonsil
Definitions
- almond tree; almond; tonsil
Ancestry of “amygdala”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀμυγδάλη | almond; peach stone |