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Definition of Hypothalamus

1. Noun. A basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system.

Definition of Hypothalamus

1. Noun. (anatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system. ¹

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Definition of Hypothalamus

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Medical Definition of Hypothalamus

1. A portion of the brain which lies beneath the thalamus and secretes substances which control metabolism by exerting an influence on pituitary gland function. The hypothalamus is also involved in the regulation of body temperature, water balance, blood sugar and fat metabolism. The hypothalamus also regulates other glands such as the ovaries, parathyroids and thyroid. (11 Jan 1998)

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Literary usage of Hypothalamus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"These data suggest that increases in catecholamine synthesis in the hippocampus and hypothalamus reflect increased noradrenaline synthesis, and that this ..."

2. The Anatomy of the Nervous System from the Standpoint of Development and by Stephen Walter Ranson (1920)
"THE hypothalamus The hypothalamus consists of three parts: (1) the pars optica hypothalami. which belongs to the telencephalon, ..."

3. Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord with special reference to mechanism and by Harris Ellett Santee (1907)
"They constitute the hypothalamus and form part of the floor of the third ventricle. The hypothalamus is the name applied to the fore-brain structures under ..."

4. The Nervous System of Vertebrates by John Black Johnston (1906)
"It is important to understand the exact limits of the hypothalamus in fishes and to determine the corresponding structures in higher vertebrates. ..."

5. A Laboratory Manual of Human Anatomy by Lewellys Franklin Barker, Dean De Witt Lewis, Daniel Graisberry Revell (1904)
"Drawings should be made of all these sections, and the following structures designated when met: Sections of hypothalamus (Sectiones hypothalami). ..."

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