hippocampal

Meanings

• noun

  A major subregion of the hippocampal formation in the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe. It plays a crucial role in the consolidation and recall of declarative memories.

  - "The hippocampus is responsible for long-term memory."
  - "Damage to the hippocampus can result in memory loss."

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Variants

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hippocampal , hippocampi , hippocampus

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Etymology

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From the Greek hippocampos, 'sea monster' or 'sea horse'. The name refers to the curved shape of the structure.

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Trivia

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1. The hippocampus is approximately the size and shape of a seahorse.

2. Damage to the hippocampus can result in amnesia, a condition characterized by memory loss.

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1. hippocampal formation: A group of structures in the medial temporal lobe of the brain, including the hippocampus, dentate gyrus, and subiculum.

2. memory: The ability to store and recall information.

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The hippocampus has been extensively studied in neuroscience due to its role in memory. It is often depicted in diagrams of the brain and is a common topic in popular science literature and media.

How to Memorize "hippocampal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seahorse-shaped structure in the brain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hippocampus with memories and the ability to recall information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hippopotamus Helps Hippocampus' to remember the functions of the hippocampus and hippocampus formation.

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