noun. plural, hippocampi
In anatomy, the hippocampus is an elongated ridge of the brain, found in each lateral ventricle (and shaped a bit like a seahorse or whale). Its function is believed to be the center of emotion, memory, and the involuntary actions of the nervous system.
In anatomy, the hippocampus is an elongated ridge of the brain, found in each lateral ventricle (and shaped a bit like a seahorse or whale). Its function is believed to be the center of emotion, memory, and the involuntary actions of the nervous system.
People with Alzheimer's disease are shown to have damage to their hippocampus, which leads to memory loss and disorientation.
Humans have two hippocampi, one of each side of the brain.
Humans have two hippocampi, one of each side of the brain.
by Christina S January 4, 2012
by deewen December 3, 2019
hippocampus: Virtually any college or university campus in Mississippi, Alabama or Tennessee, where over 30% of the student body is significantly obese.
"Dude, it was like an entire university campus of sumo wrestlers! I couldn't believe the amount of morbidly obese 20-year olds cruising the hippocampus on mobility scooters."
by Mo Dixley November 15, 2009
by MrLongley November 5, 2012
by Mooch316 January 6, 2012
A word pertaining to universities in the southeastern region of the US where quite a large population of the university is horridly obese.
by Magikaru Fish! January 4, 2012