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
   "Damage to the hippocampus can severely impair the ability to form new memories"

1. Seahorses
   - genus Hippocampus

Derived forms: hippocampi

Type of: fish genus, neural structure

Part of: family Syngnathidae, limbic brain, limbic system, Syngnathidae, visceral brain

Encyclopedia: Hippocampus