hypothalamus
Translation
hypothalamus
Examples
The hypothalamus regulates body temperature.
The hypothalamus regulates body temperature.
Grammar Patterns
the hypothalamus a region of the forebrain below the thalamus The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none. Part of: brain, diencephalon
Etymology
From Greek 'hypo-' (under) + 'thalamos' (inner chamber). It is located under the thalamus in the brain.
Memory Tips
'Hypo' means 'under' (like in hypodermic needle - under the skin). So, it's the part 'under' the thalamus.