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Definition of hypothalamus noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hypothalamus

noun
 
/ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/
 
/ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/
(anatomy)
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  1. an area in the central lower part of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger and the release of hormonesTopics Bodyc2
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