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hypothalamus

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑləməs/

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What does hypothalamus mean?

noun

  1. A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.
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/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑləməs/

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