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noun
The primitive part of the human brain that mirrors that of reptiles, controlling instinctive behavior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, human-sciences, medicine, psychology, sciences
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Synonyms: lizard brain, id
Antonyms: none provided
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