Definition of hypothalamus in English:

hypothalamus

nounPlural hypothalami ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈθaləməsˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs

Anatomy

A region of the forebrain below the thalamus which coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.
〔剖〕丘脑下部，下丘脑
Example sentencesExamples
- The brain also links with endocrine gland chemical messengers through the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
- Normally the hypothalamus coordinates the activity of the pituitary gland through the secretion of peptides and amines.
- The central structure of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland.
- One theory is that light stimulates a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls mood, appetite, and sleep.
- These regions are centred in the cerebellum, hippocampus, hypothalamus and basal ganglia.

Derivatives

hypothalamic

adjective

Anatomy

Amygdaloid nuclei and the hypothalamic structures are known to have intimate functional relationships.
Example sentencesExamples
- And oestriol is a measure of the function of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis, or the HPA axis in the foetus.
- Like others of these peptides, glucagon is expressed in the brain stem and hypothalamic neurons.
- Hypothyroidism can also develop secondary to hypothalamic and pituitary disorders.
- Common nervous system manifestations include facial palsies, and hypothalamic and pituitary lesions.

Rhymes

calamus, thalamus

Definition of hypothalamus in US English:

hypothalamus

nounˌhaɪpəˈθæləməsˌhīpəˈTHaləməs

Anatomy

A region of the forebrain below the thalamus which coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.
〔剖〕丘脑下部，下丘脑
Example sentencesExamples
- The central structure of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland.
- These regions are centred in the cerebellum, hippocampus, hypothalamus and basal ganglia.
- The brain also links with endocrine gland chemical messengers through the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
- One theory is that light stimulates a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls mood, appetite, and sleep.
- Normally the hypothalamus coordinates the activity of the pituitary gland through the secretion of peptides and amines.

词汇	hypothalamus
释义	Definition of hypothalamus in English: hypothalamus nounPlural hypothalami ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈθaləməsˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs Anatomy A region of the forebrain below the thalamus which coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity. 〔剖〕丘脑下部，下丘脑 Example sentencesExamples The brain also links with endocrine gland chemical messengers through the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Normally the hypothalamus coordinates the activity of the pituitary gland through the secretion of peptides and amines. The central structure of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland. One theory is that light stimulates a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls mood, appetite, and sleep. These regions are centred in the cerebellum, hippocampus, hypothalamus and basal ganglia. Derivatives hypothalamic adjective Anatomy Amygdaloid nuclei and the hypothalamic structures are known to have intimate functional relationships. Example sentencesExamples And oestriol is a measure of the function of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis, or the HPA axis in the foetus. Like others of these peptides, glucagon is expressed in the brain stem and hypothalamic neurons. Hypothyroidism can also develop secondary to hypothalamic and pituitary disorders. Common nervous system manifestations include facial palsies, and hypothalamic and pituitary lesions. Rhymes calamus, thalamus Definition of hypothalamus in US English: hypothalamus nounˌhaɪpəˈθæləməsˌhīpəˈTHaləməs Anatomy A region of the forebrain below the thalamus which coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity. 〔剖〕丘脑下部，下丘脑 Example sentencesExamples The central structure of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland. These regions are centred in the cerebellum, hippocampus, hypothalamus and basal ganglia. The brain also links with endocrine gland chemical messengers through the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. One theory is that light stimulates a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls mood, appetite, and sleep. Normally the hypothalamus coordinates the activity of the pituitary gland through the secretion of peptides and amines.
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