limbic system的词源

英文词源

limbic system

"A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring)", Late 19th century: limbic from French limbique, from Latin limbus 'edge'.

中文词源

limbic system：大脑的边缘系统

来自拉丁语limbus,边缘，可能来自梵语lambate,悬垂，垂下，词源同limp.后用于指大脑的边缘系统。

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