amygdala 

one of the COOLEST anatomy words ever created.

Commonly known as a very distinct DEATH CALL.

the part of your brain that gives you fears and anxieties.

The fear-some three-some cried out, "AMYGDALA!!!" as they lunged from the bushes and slaughtered every human soul around.

"HAHAHAHAHA!!!!" we laughed, "Your amygdala has so many things going through it that you just shit yourself!"

amygdala by jakeruels April 11, 2008

amygdala 

the amygdala is a small almond shaped structure at the center of the brain

If I see a tiger in the shrubbery my amygdala will trigger a fear response which will stimulate my adrenal glands to produce the 'fight or flight' reaction.

amygdala by David R Halliday December 9, 2007

amygdala 

The part of your brain that controls fear, anxiety, and anger.

Lots of f bombs have been dropped due to all three.

She ran outta here, and let's just say her amygdala was doing all the talking.

amygdala by Amy G Dala October 11, 2016

Amygdala 

Definition: The portion of your brain that enables you to control emotions.

background: In the front of your temporal lobe, an almond shaped mass of grey matter.

man, that chick needs to get her amygdala fixed, she totally tweaked at me when she found me in bed with her sister.

Amygdala by Alissa September 7, 2004

amygdala hijack 

The term amygdala hijack describes any situation in which a person responds inappropriately based on emotional rather than intellectual factors. This term was coined by Daniel Goleman.

“When Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear, it was a very bad business decision – it cost him $3 million. It was an amygdala hijack,” says Daniel Goleman

amygdala hijack by sonagu June 7, 2016

Hijack my amygdala 

To dazzle, affect, impress.

I knew right away that Jackson was trying to hijack my amygdala when he said he was finally going to rehab after I caught him stealing the rent money.

Hijack my amygdala by Urban Dakota December 8, 2016

amygdalitis 

An acute inflammation of the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, usually triggered by being told "no" or being asked to stop playing video games. This is a common psychiatric diagnosis in those who work with children, or adults who spaz out regularly.

Sebastian (age 6):"Nooooooo, I hate you! I'm going to kill myself! I'm going to kill you in your sleep if you don't buy me a new DSi game! I hate you! I wanna die!"

Dr. T Berry Brazelton: "Shit. I think young Sebastian is suffering from an acute case of amygdalitis. Otherwise known as Act a Fool Not Otherwise Specified in the DSM V. This may require an IV infusion of Adderall!"

amygdalitis by Drs. Heather and McNamara April 2, 2011