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hippocampus

noun

a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion…

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11
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
IP
Scrabble score
24
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories

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