hippocampus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hippocampus noun A curved structure deep inside the brain that plays a key role in forming memories.
Senses
hippocampus is used for these senses in English:
- hippocampus (mythological creature) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.
- hippocampus (neuroanatomy, anatomy) A part of the brain located inside the temporal lobe, consisting mainly of grey matter. It is a component of the limbic system and plays a role in memory and emotion.