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hypothalamus

The correct spelling is hypothalamus.

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Say it like: Hyp-oth-ala-mus

The correct spelling is hypothalamus. 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 g…

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  1. 1.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.

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