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
Examples of limbic system in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Maybe my limbic system was relaying intense sympathy for my grandfather’s plight, nothing more.
—
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Scientists suspect that disruptions in nerve cell signaling between migraine pain pathways in the brain stem and the limbic system can trigger mood symptoms during an attack.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Likewise, depression or anxiety stemming from limbic system dysfunction could alter migraine pain pathways within the brain stem.
—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
See All Example Sentences for limbic system
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Scientists suspect that disruptions in nerve cell signaling between migraine pain pathways in the brain stem and the limbic system can trigger mood symptoms during an attack.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Likewise, depression or anxiety stemming from limbic system dysfunction could alter migraine pain pathways within the brain stem.
—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
See All Example Sentences for limbic system
Cite this Entry
“Limbic system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limbic%20system. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share