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[せいうち(海馬)]
seiuchi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

seiuchi
[せいうち(海象)]
seiuchi
kaizou
[かい()·ぞう()]
kaizou
seiuchi

English Meaning(s) for 海馬

noun
  1. walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
  2. elephant seal (Mirounga spp.)

Definition and Synonyms for 海馬

Sea Horse either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Synonyms: せいうち, 海象
Sea Lion any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬
Hippocampus a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬
Hippocampus intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬
Hippocampus has a central role in the formation of memories
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬

Meanings for each kanji in 海馬

» sea; ocean
» horse

Categories 海馬 is a member of

Pinniped aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers
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Eared Seal pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land
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Neural Structure a structure that is part of the nervous system
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