Hippocampus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhɪpə(ʊ)ˈkæm.pəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hippocampus is a noun meaning (mythology) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.
Meaning
(mythology) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.
More Meanings
- (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.
Example Sentences
The hippocampus is central to the laying down of memories.
Holonyms: limbic system < brain < central nervous system, CNS
Word Forms
- hippocampi
- hippocampuses
Synonyms for hippocampus
Depending on context, synonyms include hippocamp.
Related Words
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