Meaning of the word hippocampus in English
What does hippocampus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hippocampus
US /ˌhɪp.əˈkæm.pəs/
UK /ˌhɪp.əˈkæm.pəs/
Noun
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the elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain, thought to be the center of emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system.
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Damage to the hippocampus can impair the formation of new memories.
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The hippocampus plays a crucial role in learning and spatial navigation.
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a small, upright, marine fish with a head like a horse, a prehensile tail, and a dorsal fin, found in tropical and temperate seas.
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The diver spotted a tiny hippocampus clinging to the coral.
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Male hippocampi carry the eggs in a pouch.
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