hippocampal
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of hippocampal
First recorded in 1830–40; hippocamp(us) + -al 1
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The scientists focused on a key hippocampal circuit made up of CA3 pyramidal neurons.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026
When comparing a hippocampal section from a patient with Alzheimer's disease to a healthy sample, the team observed clear structural deterioration.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 9, 2025
The findings offer a promising foundation for future studies exploring the therapeutic potential of targeting hippocampal activity to improve sleep quality and cognitive function.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024
"The discovery of spindle oscillations in single hippocampal axons opens new avenues for understanding the mechanisms underlying memory consolidation during sleep," said co-author Gregory Brewer, adjunct professor of biomedical engineering.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024
Just in front of the anterior end of the calcarine fissure the callosal gyrus is constricted to form the isthmus which connects it with the hippocampal or uncinate gyrus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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