cingulate — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Pertaining to a cingulum.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   cingularcingulated

   Examples

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   In the study, led by Ryota Kanai of the University College London, people who identified themselves as liberals generally had a larger anterior cingulate cortex — a comma-shaped region near the front of the brain that is involved in decision-making. By contrast, those who identified as conservatives had larger amygdalas — almond-shaped structures that are linked with emotional learning and the processing of fear.

Noun

1. Any mammal of the order Cingulata, an armadillo.