amygdaloid
/əˈmɪɡdəˌlɔɪd/
noun
- A rock or mineral that is shaped like an almond.
- The sample contained several small amygdaloids of agate.
- The volcanic rock was filled with amygdaloids formed by gas bubbles.
- Collectors prize amygdaloids for their unique, almond-like shapes.
adjective
- Shaped like an almond.
- Geologists found amygdaloid cavities in the volcanic rock.
- The mineral had an amygdaloid form, resembling a small almond.
- The artist carved an amygdaloid pendant from a piece of jade.
- Relating to the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotion and memory.
- The amygdaloid region of the brain is key to processing fear.
- Damage to the amygdaloid complex can affect emotional responses.
- Researchers studied amygdaloid activity during stressful tasks.
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