Meaning of hypothalamus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/

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  1. Noun

    hypothalamus

    Definitions

    1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system

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