limbic system
noun
: a group of subcortical structures (such as the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, and the amygdala) of the brain that are concerned especially with emotion and motivation
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Likewise, depression or anxiety stemming from limbic system dysfunction could alter migraine pain pathways within the brain stem.
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
The limbic system—responsible for emotional processing—plays a central role in whether a message lands or gets ignored.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
When people play, their limbic system — the part of the brain involved in behavioral and emotional responses — and the brain stem open to new connections and stimulation, providing critical brain nourishment, Brown said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
When teams operate in high-pressure environments with unclear expectations or unresolved tensions, the brain’s limbic system activates the fight-or-flight response.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
The limbic system—responsible for emotional processing—plays a central role in whether a message lands or gets ignored.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
When people play, their limbic system — the part of the brain involved in behavioral and emotional responses — and the brain stem open to new connections and stimulation, providing critical brain nourishment, Brown said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
When teams operate in high-pressure environments with unclear expectations or unresolved tensions, the brain’s limbic system activates the fight-or-flight response.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Limbic system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limbic%20system. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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