hippocampal

American  

[hip-uh-kam-puhl] / ˌhɪp əˈkæm pəl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of or relating to the hippocampus.

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Other Word Forms

• posthippocampal adjective

Etymology

Origin of hippocampal

First recorded in 1830–40; hippocamp(us) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

When comparing a hippocampal section from a patient with Alzheimer's disease to a healthy sample, the team observed clear structural deterioration.

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"It's like lifting a veil on the brain's internal architecture. These hidden layers may explain differences in how hippocampal circuits support learning and memory."

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Further work is needed to determine how closely this structure in humans matches what has been observed in mice, but the findings create a strong starting point for future studies examining how hippocampal architecture supports memory and cognition.

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These surgeries were necessary to remove hippocampal lesions.

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Beyond these behavioral improvements, the compound proved non-toxic in both hippocampal cell cultures and the animals themselves, whose vital signs were closely followed throughout the experiments.

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