hippocampus
noun/ˌhɪpəˈkæmpəs/
Frequency rank: #13,179 most common English word
Meaning
A seahorse-shaped region deep in the brain that is essential for forming and storing memories.
Example sentence
Scientists discovered that hippocampus plays a crucial role in forming long-term memories.
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