hippocampus

hippocampus definition - medical

hip·po·cam·pus (hĭpˌə-kămˈpəs)

noun pl. hip·po·cam·pi (-pīˌ)
The complex, internally convoluted structure that forms the medial margin of the cortical mantle of the cerebral hemisphere, borders the choroid fissure of the lateral ventricle, is composed of two gyri with their white matter, and forms part of the limbic system.

Related Forms:

  • hipˌpo·camˈpal (-pəl) adjective

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