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Hypothalamus

AnatomyNeurologyEndocrinologyEssential

Small but vital brain structure regulating hormone secretion via the pituitary gland, body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.

Korean

시상하부

뇌하수체를 통한 호르몬 분비, 체온, 식욕, 갈증, 수면 주기를 조절하는 중요한 뇌 구조물.

French

Hypothalamus

Petite structure cérébrale vitale régulant la sécrétion hormonale via l'hypophyse, la température corporelle, la faim, la soif et les cycles du sommeil.

Word parts

  • hypo-Prefix(Greek) Below, under, deficient
  • thalam/oRoot(Greek) Thalamus (relay center of the brain)

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