Cornu ammonis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002587",
  "term": "Cornu ammonis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A region within the hippocampus of the brain, characterized by its distinctive curved shape resembling a ram's horn. This area is critically involved in the formation of new memories and spatial navigation. It is subdivided into several fields, including CA1, CA2, CA3, and CA4, each with specific neuronal circuitry and functions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 859 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cornu-ammonis/"
}