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hippocampus

/ˌhɪpoʊˈkæmpəs/ American
  • n. 海马怪兽, 海马体
Definition
  • n. a mythical sea monster with a horse's head and fish tail, or a brain memory structure
Example
The hippocampus plays a key role in forming new memories.
海马体在形成新记忆的过程中起着关键作用。