limbic

adjective

lim·​bic ˈlim-bik 

: of, relating to, or being the limbic system of the brain

Examples of limbic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brave people typically have normal limbic systems (where the amygdala is located) and feel fear, but work to overcome it. — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 7 July 2022

And the nerve stimulation also activates parts of the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in regulating the limbic regions of the brain that control emotion. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 July 2023

These include the structure of certain limbic and sensorimotor areas in the brain and a measure of connectivity between brain regions known to be important in the placebo response and pain processing. — Allison Whitten, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2021

Among the group who tested positive for the virus and reported experiencing anxiety and depression, there were signs of shrinkage in the limbic area of the brain, which is involved in memory and emotional processing. — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

New Latin limbicus of a border or margin, from Latin limbus

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing limbic

• limbic system

Medical Definition

limbic

adjective

lim·​bic ˈlim-bik 

: of, relating to, or being the limbic system of the brain