subiculum

n. (pl. subicula) a region of the forebrain adjacent to the hippocampus that has reciprocal connections with the hippocampus and the dentate gyrus. It forms part of the hippocampal formation. Also called hippocampal gyrus.

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February 22nd 2025

excitotoxic lesion

a lesion caused by paroxysmal overactivity of neurons, which may be associated with seizures or occur after stroke. This is most commonly caused by overstimulation of neurons by excitatory amino acids (see excitotoxicity).