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hypothalamus

/ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/noun

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हाइपोथैलेमस, अधश्चेतक (मस्तिष्क का भाग)

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nounhypothalami
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    [C] anatomy

    a small area at the base of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst and the release of hormones

    हाइपोथैलेमस, अधश्चेतक (मस्तिष्क का भाग)

    • The hypothalamus helps keep body temperature steady.
    • Signals from the hypothalamus control the pituitary gland.
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hypothalamic adjective
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General knowledge

The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland, which is often called the master gland of the body.

GK: hypothalamus, pituitary gland को नियंत्रित करता है, जिसे अक्सर शरीर की master gland कहा जाता है।