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Hippocampus

hippocampus (brain region for memory)

noun hip-po-KAM-pus Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: from Greek hippokampos (sea horse, for its shape)

Usage Note

Hippocampus is used without translation in German and features heavily in articles about Alzheimer's disease, where hippocampal atrophy is a key marker. Upper-intermediate learners reading health journalism encounter it regularly.

Examples

"Stress kann die Zellen im Hippocampus langfristig schädigen."

Natural Translation

Stress can damage cells in the hippocampus over the long term.

Literal Translation

Stress can the cells in the hippocampus long-term damage.

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