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
seahorses
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用作名词 (n.)
The five amnesiacs in the study all had serious damage to the hippocampus. 研究中的五名健忘患者其海马体都有严重的损伤。
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