| Term Name: | amygdala development | 
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| Definition: | The progression of the amygdala over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The amygdala is an almond-shaped set of neurons in the medial temporal lobe of the brain that play a key role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure. | 
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0021764] QuickGO AmiGO |