hypothalamo-

A form of hypothalamus — A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

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  1. in compoundsCombining form of hypothalamus.
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