A seahorse-shaped brain structure in the medial temporal lobe essential for forming new memories and spatial navigation.
From Greek 'hippokampos' meaning 'seahorse,' from 'hippos' (horse) + 'kampos' (sea monster). Named for its seahorse-like shape.
The hippocampus is your brain's memory factory — shaped like a seahorse, it turns short-term experiences into long-term memories you can keep forever.
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