hypothalamus
noun/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθæləməs/
Frequency rank: #17,585 most common English word
Meaning
A small region at the base of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormone release.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that the hypothalamus is the brain region responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger.
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