How to Pronounce "hypothalamic"

word

ˌhaɪpoʊθəˈɫæmɪk

hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik

ˌhaɪpəʊθəˈlæmɪk

hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik

Definition

Relating to the hypothalamus, a small but important part of the brain that controls things like hunger, body temperature, and hormone release.

American English

ˌhaɪpoʊθəˈɫæmɪk

British English

ˌhaɪpəʊθəˈlæmɪk

hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik

Hypothalamic neurons help control body temperature.

The hypothalamic region is important for hormone release.

Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause problems with sleep.

Doctors found that a hypothalamic tumor was changing his appetite.