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单词 hippocampus
释义

hippocampus

/ˌhɪpə(ʊ)ˈkampəs /
noun (plural hippocampi /ˌhɪpə(ʊ)ˈkampi/ /ˌhɪpə(ʊ)ˈkampʌɪ/) Anatomy
The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain, thought to be the centre of emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system.We performed region of interest analysis in two focal brain areas: the hippocampus and the temporal lobes....
  • Added estrogen also upped the signaling capacity of nerve cells in the hippocampus, the brain's memory region.
  • In five hours, the neurosurgeons removed the remaining tumour, my right hippocampus, and right temporal lobe.

Origin

Late 16th century: via Latin from Greek hippokampos, from hippos 'horse' + kampos 'sea monster'.

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