n, pl  -pi   :  a curved elongated ridge that is an important part of the limbic system, extends over the floor of the descending horn of each lateral ventricle of the brain, and consists of gray matter covered on the ventricular surface with white matter - see PES HIPPOCAMPUS  .
 
 
 
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