noun
hypothalamus
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
hypothalami plural, hypothalamuses plural
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Etymology
From hypo- ("under") + thalamus, since it sits below the brain's thalamus.