Pronunciation of 'Hypothalamus'
The word 'Hypothalamus' is pronounced as /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθæl.ə.məs/ in English (en-US). It refers to a region of the brain responsible for various regulatory functions, including hormone production and temperature control.
Word Origin
The word 'Hypothalamus' originates from Greek, where 'hypo-' means 'under' and 'thalamus' refers to 'chamber' or 'inner room'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A part of the brain located below the thalamus, involved in regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other autonomic functions.
Pronounced as 'high-poh-THAL-uh-muhs'. 'High' as in 'high', 'poh' as in 'po', 'THAL' with stress, 'uh' as in 'uh', and 'muhs' as in 'muss'.