hippocampal
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- posthippocampal adjective
Etymology
Origin of hippocampal
First recorded in 1830–40; hippocamp(us) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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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."
From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025
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.
From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025
The team utilized innovative techniques -- including in vitro reconstructions of hippocampal subregions and microfluidic tunnels for single axon communication -- to observe spontaneous spindle waves in isolated hippocampal neurons.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024
"But our findings suggest that inflammation in certain neurons in the brain's hippocampal region is essential for making long-lasting memories."
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024
It will be seen that the callosal gyrus, isthmus, and hippocampal gyrus form nearly a complete ring, and to this the name of limbic lobe is given.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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