word
hippocampus
hip-oh-KAM-pus
ˌhɪpəˈkæmpəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
hippocampus
Dictionary meaning
A region of the brain crucial for forming new memories and spatial navigation.
Examples
- Damage to the hippocampus can cause severe short-term memory loss.
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