| Pronunciation: | | `hIpu'thalumus
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system |
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HYPOTHALAMUS is a 12 letter word that starts with H. |
| | See Also: | | betweenbrain, diencephalon, interbrain, neural structure, thalmencephalon |
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Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | small structure at the base of the brain that regulates many body functions, including appetite and body temperature. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A structure in the lower part of the brain that is connected to and controls the pituitary gland. |
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