Extrahypothalamic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extrahypothalamic is an adjective meaning Outside the hypothalamus.
Meaning
Outside the hypothalamus.
Example Sentences
These neurones project into the pituitary and into multiple extrahypothalamic regions in vertebrates, and are known to play pivotal roles in osmoregulation, stress response, reproduction, and mediation of social behaviours.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vasopressin, intrahypothalamic, extrahypophysial, extrahypophyseal, extrapituitary, perihypothalamic.
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