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hypothalamic

adjective
hy路​po路​tha路​lam路​ic | \ 藢h墨-p艒-th蓹-藞la-mik How to pronounce hypothalamic (audio) \

Definition of hypothalamic

: of or relating to the hypothalamus hypothalamic neurons

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The fourth projection led to the paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus, a key area for neuroendocrine control. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, "A Command Center in the Mammalian Brain Orchestrates Parenting Behaviors," 11 Apr. 2018 The fourth projection led to the paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus, a key area for neuroendocrine control. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, "A Command Center in the Mammalian Brain Orchestrates Parenting Behaviors," 11 Apr. 2018 The hypothalamic attack region controls defensive-aggressive behavior. Simon Worrall, National Geographic, "Your Brain Is Hardwired to Snap," 7 Feb. 2016

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First Known Use of hypothalamic

1899, in the meaning defined above

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hypothalamic

adjective
hy路​po路​tha路​lam路​ic | \ 藢h墨-p艒-th蓹-藞lam-ik How to pronounce hypothalamic (audio) \

Medical Definition of hypothalamic

: of or relating to the hypothalamus

Other Words from hypothalamic

hypothalamically \ -​i-​k(蓹-​)l膿 How to pronounce hypothalamically (audio) \ adverb

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