AMYGDALOID NUCLEUS
\ˈamɪɡdˌalɔ͡ɪd njˈuːklɪəs], \ˈamɪɡdˌalɔɪd njˈuːklɪəs], \ˈa_m_ɪ_ɡ_d_ˌa_l_ɔɪ_d n_j_ˈuː_k_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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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
By Princeton University
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.