| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| amygdala | (noun) an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior | Synonyms: amygdaloid nucleus, corpus amygdaloideum |
| mandala | (noun) any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation | - |