Hippocampus

/hˈɪpəkˌæmpəs/

/ˌhɪpoʊˈkæmpəs/

Hippocampus

a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation

What is "hippocampus"?

The hippocampus, a singular body part located in the brain, plays a vital role in memory consolidation, learning, and spatial navigation. It is responsible for converting short-term memories into long-term memories and is involved in various cognitive processes, including the formation of new memories, emotional regulation, and spatial orientation. The hippocampus is shaped like a seahorse and is situated in the medial temporal lobe of the brain. Its intricate network of neurons and connections enables the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information, contributing to our ability to remember and navigate the world around us.

a creature that has the upper body of a horse and the lower body of a fish or a dolphin

seahorses

synonyms : genus Hippocampus

Examples

1. The hippocampus receives fullness messages from the gut.

2. The hippocampus actually grows.

3. Their hippocampus gets smaller.

4. The hippocampus measures the levels of glucocorticoids.