hypothalamus
A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the…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.
» The sight memory organ is below the hypothalamus.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Hypothalamus
гипотала́мусgipotalámus
гіпоталамусhipotalamus
a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
Examples
3 sentencesThe sight memory organ is below the hypothalamus.
The secretion of pituitary gland hormones is controlled by the hypothalamus.
deDie Sekretion von Hormonen der Hypophyse wird durch den Hypothalamus gesteuert.
Where is the hypothalamus located?
ruГде находится гипоталамус?
Translations
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Origin
Ancient Greek θᾰ́λᾰμος (thắlămos)bor.Ancient Greek θᾰ́λᾰμος (thắlămos)bor.
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Forms
plural: hypothalami / hypothalamuses| Singular | hypothalamus |
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| Plural | hypothalami / hypothalamuses |
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Word family
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