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- [hahy-puh-thal-uh-muh s]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθæl ə məs/
- /ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈθæl.ə.məs/
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- [hahy-puh-thal-uh-muh s]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθæl ə məs/
Definitions of hypothalamus word
- noun plural hypothalamus 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. 1
- noun hypothalamus A region of the forebrain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity. 1
- noun hypothalamus part of the brain that controls hormones 1
- countable noun hypothalamus The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls functions such as hunger and thirst. 0
- noun hypothalamus a neural control centre at the base of the brain, concerned with hunger, thirst, satiety, and other autonomic functions 0
- noun hypothalamus the part of the diencephalon in the brain that forms the floor of the third ventricle and regulates many basic body functions, as temperature 0
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Origin of hypothalamus
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at hypo-, thalamus
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Parts of speech for Hypothalamus
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hypothalamus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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