noun
hypothalamus
Hypothalamus (noun) means a small region of the brain, below the thalamus, that regulates body temperature, hunger, and other basic functions. Example: “The hypothalamus helps control your body's internal thermostat.”
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A small region of the brain, below the thalamus, that regulates body temperature, hunger, and other basic functions.
"The hypothalamus helps control your body's internal thermostat."
How to use hypothalamus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brain region that manages things like temperature, hunger, and sleep cycles.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hypothalami, hypothalamuses
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Etymology
From hypo- ("under") + thalamus, since it sits below the brain's thalamus.
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What does “hypothalamus” mean?
The word “hypothalamus” means a small region of the brain, below the thalamus, that regulates body temperature, hunger, and other basic functions. In plain terms, a brain region that manages things like temperature, hunger, and sleep cycles.
How do you use “hypothalamus” in a sentence?
Here is “hypothalamus” used in a sentence: “The hypothalamus helps control your body's internal thermostat.”
What part of speech is “hypothalamus”?
“Hypothalamus” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hypothalamus?
"hypothalamus" (noun) means a small region of the brain, below the thalamus, that regulates body temperature, hunger, and other basic functions.
