hypothalamus meaning
UK US /ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑləməs/ 5 syllables
hypothalamus (noun): a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system.
Definition of hypothalamus
- a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
Type of: neural structure
Related forms: hypothalamic
How to pronounce hypothalamus
hypothalamus is pronounced /ˌhaɪpoʊˈθɑləməs/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
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