hippocampus

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Synonyms: hippocamp, hippocampal, hippocampi, hippodamus, hippotamus

Antonyms: hippocamp, hippocampal, hippocampi, hippodamus, hippotamus

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q816795}} {{lb|en|mythological creature}} A [[mythological]] creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a [[fish]].
2. {{senseid|en|Q48360}} {{lb|en|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.

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