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hippocampus in Dutch

hippocampus in Dutch is hippocampus, hippokampos — hippocampus means a curved structure deep inside the brain that plays a key role in forming memories.

hippocampus in Dutch

hippocampus
noun
(mythological creature) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.
hippokampos
noun
(mythological creature) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.
hippocampus
noun
(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.

What does "hippocampus" mean?

  1. noun A curved structure deep inside the brain that plays a key role in forming memories.
    "Damage to the hippocampus can cause serious memory problems."
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hippocampus in a sentence

  • Damage to the hippocampus can cause serious memory problems.

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What is "hippocampus" in Dutch?

"hippocampus" in Dutch is hippocampus, hippokampos. hippocampus means: A curved structure deep inside the brain that plays a key role in forming memories.

How do you use "hippocampus" in a sentence?

Example: "Damage to the hippocampus can cause serious memory problems." In Dutch, "hippocampus" is hippocampus, hippokampos.

Are there other ways to say "hippocampus" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "hippocampus": hippocampus, hippokampos.

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