word
Medical
Hypothalamus
hy-poh-THAL-ah-mus
/ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hypothalamus
Dictionary meaning
Brain region controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormones.
Common mispronunciations
HY-poh-tha-LAY-mus
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