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Definition the hypothalamus in British English

the hypothalamus noun

[singular] noun
/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθæləməs/
1

a small area on the lower part of your brain that controls your heartbeat and body temperature and also affects your pituitary gland

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Definition the hypothalamus in British English