Definitions for hypothalamus
hypothalamus
hy·po·thal·a·mus
Spelling: [hahy-puh-thal-uh-muh s]
IPA: /ˌhaɪ pəˈθæl ə məs/
Hypothalamus is a 12 letter English word.
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You can make 953 anagrams from letters in hypothalamus (aahhlmopstuy).
Definitions for hypothalamus
noun
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a region of the brain, between the thalamus and the midbrain, that functions as the main control center for the autonomic nervous system by regulating sleep cycles, body temperature, appetite, etc., and that acts as an endocrine gland by producing hormones, including the releasing factors that control the hormonal secretions of the pituitary gland.
Origin of hypothalamus
From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at hypo-, thalamus
Examples for hypothalamus
The hypothalamus becomes super-charged, the dopamine sets to racing—to violins, the piano, anything.