hypothalamus

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Synonyms: hypothalamic, hypothalami, hypothallus, hypothalamuses

Antonyms: hypothalamic, hypothalami, hypothallus, hypothalamuses

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|neuroanatomy}} 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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