hippocampus (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle
def intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system
def has a central role in the formation of memories
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Hypernym neural structure
Part holonym limbic system, visceral brain, limbic brain
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Hyponym neural structure
Part meronym limbic system, visceral brain, limbic brain

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