Preferred Label : limbic system;
Uberon definition : A set of midline structures surrounding the brainstem of the mammalian brain, originally
described anatomically, e.g., hippocampal formation, amygdala, hypothalamus, cingulate
cortex. Although the original designation was anatomical, the limbic system has come
to be associated with the system in the brain subserving emotional functions. As such,
it is very poorly defined and doesn't correspond closely to the anatomical meaning
any longer. [BirnLex].;
Uberon related term : visceral brain;
Origin ID : 0000349;
UMLS CUI : C0023715;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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- Semantic type(s)
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A set of midline structures surrounding the brainstem of the mammalian brain, originally
described anatomically, e.g., hippocampal formation, amygdala, hypothalamus, cingulate
cortex. Although the original designation was anatomical, the limbic system has come
to be associated with the system in the brain subserving emotional functions. As such,
it is very poorly defined and doesn't correspond closely to the anatomical meaning
any longer. [BirnLex].
