How to Pronounce "hypothalamic"
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Relating to the hypothalamus, a small but important part of the brain that controls things like hunger, body temperature, and hormone release.
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Hypothalamic neurons help control body temperature.
Some rare diseases lead to hypothalamic obesity, making it hard to lose weight.
The hypothalamic region is important for hormone release.
Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause problems with sleep.