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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Word: HYPOTHALAMUS
Length: 12 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word HYPOTHALAMUS can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.