Hippocampal
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Hippocampal
Hippocampal (pronunciation: hip-oh-kam-pal) is an adjective form of the term Hippocampus, a significant structure in the brain that plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.
Etymology
The term Hippocampal is derived from the Greek words "hippos" meaning horse and "kampos" meaning sea monster. This is due to the structure's resemblance to a seahorse.
Related Terms
- Hippocampus: The part of the brain where the hippocampal formation is located.
- Hippocampal formation: A compound structure in the brain consisting of the hippocampus proper, the dentate gyrus, and the subiculum.
- Hippocampal sclerosis: A neurological condition characterized by specific tissue death or atrophy in the hippocampus.
- Hippocampal gyrus: A part of the brain that includes the hippocampus, the subiculum, and the dentate gyrus.
- Hippocampal commissure: A bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two hippocampi across the midline in the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hippocampal
- Wikipedia's article - Hippocampal
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