hypothalamus

1. The part of the brain that lies below the thalamus, forming the major portion of the ventral region of the diencephalon and functioning to regulate bodily temperature, certain metabolic processes, and other autonomic activities.

2. A basal part of the diencephalon that lies beneath the thalamus on each side, forms the floor of the third ventricle, and includes vital autonomic regulatory centers.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
hypothalamus	25	Scrabble

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12 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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